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R690 YVU

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

243,095 mi
Last recorded243,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 YVU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2012 243,095 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 234,434 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 227,440 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 222,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 217,783 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 215,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 207,625 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 200,434 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 193,093 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 185,084 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 179,313 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 170,728 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 156,082 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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R690 YVU 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 100%.

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 R690 YVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R690 YVU?

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What year was R690 YVU registered?

R690 YVU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R690 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 YVU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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