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R929 SEG

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Purple Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

300,000 mi
Last recorded300,000 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto187,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 SEG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 300,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 300,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

vehicle chassis recently undersealed obscuring areas of chassis

Pass 28 May 2008 290,647 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 290,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 279,781 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 279,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 276,228 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 257,140 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?

Based on 769 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
18,779
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 59
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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R929 SEG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Purple with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 187,945 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R929 SEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R929 SEG registered?

R929 SEG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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