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R919 TGF

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

725,836 mi
Last recorded725,836 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 TGF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 725,836 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 725,835 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2011 708,275 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 688,693 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 688,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 111,351 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 111,341 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 111,290 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 111,223 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 111,108 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 111,107 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 110,999 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 110,999 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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R919 TGF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R919 TGF, 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 R919 TGF registered?

R919 TGF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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