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R990 HGX

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,595 mi
Last recorded133,595 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 HGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 133,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav. ()

Fail 30 Aug 2018 133,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s. (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav. ()

Pass 24 May 2017 120,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 115,776 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 109,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 102,920 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 95,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center propshaft universal joint has minor play

oil level below min

Fail 11 May 2015 95,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center propshaft universal joint has minor play

oil level below min

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,435 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 82,236 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,809 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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R990 HGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R990 HGX, 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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What year was R990 HGX registered?

R990 HGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R990 HGX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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