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R756 BLK

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,209 mi
Last recorded132,209 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 BLK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 132,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 127,619 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 120,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 105,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,525 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 89,521 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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R756 BLK is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R756 BLK, 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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R756 BLK is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R756 BLK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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