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R67 JSF

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

316,321 mi
Last recorded316,321 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 JSF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 316,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

general under body corrosion

under body under sealed

Pass 7 Oct 2015 300,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

nearside and offside rear spring eye bushers perishing

slight rear under body corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 288,005 miles

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

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

rear spring eye bushers perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 272,127 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 260,887 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 260,887 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 250,737 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 250,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 238,335 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 238,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2008 181,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 111,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,861 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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R67 JSF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R67 JSF, 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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R67 JSF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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