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RS59 UAS

2010 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

78,860 mi
Last recorded78,860 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze132,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS59 UAS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,860 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 78,348 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 78,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 139,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 139,711 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 139,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 139,457 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 139,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 139,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 139,148 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 135,220 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 131,354 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 130,250 miles

car test when wet

Fail 14 Dec 2017 130,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

car test when wet

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 121,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 104,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 99,241 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 99,113 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 78,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,692 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,513 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 54,513 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,841 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 51,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,489 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,011 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,002 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,654 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 19,193 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 19,193 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 4 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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RS59 UAS is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

Across all 2010 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 132,797 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 RS59 UAS, 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 16 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RS59 UAS is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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