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R727 FCA

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

263,381 mi
Last recorded263,381 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 FCA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 263,381 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 246,771 miles

Rear Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn both (3.3.A.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 234,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 220,309 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 204,268 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 188,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 172,332 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 154,965 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 136,426 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 136,426 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 118,007 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 118,007 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,313 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 98,313 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,923 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 2,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 289,419 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 271,113 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 220,950 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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R727 FCA is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R727 FCA, 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 R727 FCA registered?

R727 FCA is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R727 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 FCA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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