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R650 EGN

1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

267,198 mi
Last recorded267,198 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze326,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 EGN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 267,198 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 264,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

pin hole rear exh box

Fail 30 Sep 2019 263,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyres wearing unevenly may require wheel alignment

Pass 11 Feb 2019 260,180 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 247,176 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 246,609 miles

Front Power steering component fouling power steering hose (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flooring under drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 237,000 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 225,188 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 225,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering box has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2017 211,161 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s&n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 211,161 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s&n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 204,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

play on steering box

Fail 31 Aug 2016 204,320 miles

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

play on steering box

Pass 29 Feb 2016 190,707 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake paddle slightly soft

slight play on steering box

Pass 10 Mar 2015 169,546 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust slightly insecure

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 169,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust slightly insecure

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 161,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 161,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 145,168 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 121,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 98,041 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear hand brake efficiency low

off side front tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 478,839 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 478,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 448,927 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 428,385 miles

power streeing box drop arm seal wet with fluid

Pass 4 Dec 2007 384,627 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 329,461 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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R650 EGN is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 326,777 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 R650 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 29 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R650 EGN is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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