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R939 NWT

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,056 mi
Last recorded117,056 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto300,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 NWT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 117,056 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,484 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 81,467 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,899 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 45,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R939 NWT is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R939 NWT, 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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What year was R939 NWT registered?

R939 NWT is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R939 NWT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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