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R741 FLG

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,329 mi
Last recorded120,329 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 FLG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 120,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 111,614 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 111,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,100 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,882 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 87,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,295 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 25,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,913 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 40,671 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 40,671 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,162 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 32,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,283 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 18,283 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 318,583 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 318,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 299,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 271,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 259,970 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 253,063 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 253,063 miles

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

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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R741 FLG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 R741 FLG, 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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R741 FLG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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