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R626 EGN

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Multi-colour Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

468,507 mi
Last recorded468,507 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 EGN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 May 2017 468,507 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Drivers inner door post has surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 463,557 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 460,521 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 451,623 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?

Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
21,868
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,326
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,069
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,916
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,783
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,280
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R626 EGN is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Multi-colour with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 294,293 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R626 EGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R626 EGN registered?

R626 EGN is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R626 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 EGN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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