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R631 LGO

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,945 mi
Last recorded187,945 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto187,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 LGO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 187,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 187,945 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 183,271 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?

Based on 769 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
18,779
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 59
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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R631 LGO is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 187,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R631 LGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R631 LGO registered?

R631 LGO is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R631 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R631 LGO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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