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R739 EOC

1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

336,367 mi
Last recorded336,367 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze326,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 EOC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 336,367 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2011 336,367 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2010 314,726 miles

steering damper slight wear in bush

underside of vehicle signs of underseal front to rear

Pass 17 Sep 2009 298,634 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 298,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 279,792 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 279,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 262,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 243,682 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 243,504 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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R739 EOC is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 326,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R739 EOC, 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 29 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R739 EOC is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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