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R653 JGP

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

410,299 mi
Last recorded410,299 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver284,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 JGP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 410,299 miles

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

slight oil leak around engine and gearbox

Fail 21 Apr 2015 410,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight oil leak around engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Sep 2014 391,427 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 391,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 244,703 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 83,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 83,355 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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R653 JGP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 284,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R653 JGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R653 JGP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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