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R938 PGO

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

398,568 mi
Last recorded398,568 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto300,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 PGO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 398,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 398,565 miles

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

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 388,549 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 388,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 377,020 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 377,020 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?

Based on 839 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
17,791
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 29
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R938 PGO is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 300,048 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 Silver Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R938 PGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R938 PGO is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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