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R645 OCD

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

377,078 mi
Last recorded377,078 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 OCD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 377,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor rear of seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch and sill Marked with chalk (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear door shut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch Marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill Marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Vehicle floor under drivers seat (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor rear of seat (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch and sill Marked with chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear door shut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch Marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill Marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 375,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 375,099 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber mount broken & exhaust touching fuel tank (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 372,880 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 372,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 363,922 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 352,180 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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R645 OCD is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 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 R645 OCD, 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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R645 OCD is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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