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R955 YGC

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Lpg 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

356,158 mi
Last recorded356,158 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 YGC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 356,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 354,042 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 354,039 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front brakes show 39% imbalance on the ATL but all wheels lock so it passes on the scheme

Pass 2 Oct 2018 351,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 351,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 341,900 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 341,900 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 333,808 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 333,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 323,803 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 323,803 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 316,179 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 306,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 297,302 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 297,302 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 286,063 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 275,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 264,080 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 253,008 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 242,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 242,841 miles

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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R955 YGC is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R955 YGC, 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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R955 YGC is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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