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R65 JGF

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

265,735 mi
Last recorded265,735 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 JGF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 265,735 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 265,687 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 261,469 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 261,469 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 258,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 253,920 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 250,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 247,219 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK;

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 241,824 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 241,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 236,013 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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R65 JGF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R65 JGF, 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 R65 JGF registered?

R65 JGF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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