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R92 JGF

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

428,864 mi
Last recorded428,864 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 JGF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2021 428,864 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside + offside rear steps, holed and corroded, not within a prescribed area

Nearside front + rear inner sills holed and corroded, not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Secured with tie wraps (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 425,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front inner sill holed and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 425,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Securing nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front inner sill holed and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 421,589 miles

Nearside sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2019 421,570 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2018 410,376 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 410,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 410,157 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 410,153 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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R92 JGF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R92 JGF, 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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R92 JGF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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