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R832 LJK

1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

424,902 mi
Last recorded424,902 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze326,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 LJK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 424,902 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 424,901 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 424,378 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 424,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 417,970 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 417,970 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 406,682 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 406,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 406,041 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 406,041 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R832 LJK is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R832 LJK, 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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R832 LJK is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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