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S34 RNX

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests40 (27 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate67.5%

Mileage

551,644 mi
Last recorded551,644 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 RNX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

27 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 551,644 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 551,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Slow operation (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Track rod end nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Track rod end nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 543,168 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 535,885 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 527,908 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 527,897 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking Chassis (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 519,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 508,388 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 508,367 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 497,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 488,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 488,159 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 478,353 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 478,344 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 468,357 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 468,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 457,224 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 457,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 443,141 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 443,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 431,483 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 417,140 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 417,132 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 401,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 387,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 387,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S Rear hub seal leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 374,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 362,392 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 362,368 miles

Offside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 348,895 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 331,185 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 331,185 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 317,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 299,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 285,599 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 268,765 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 268,736 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 250,152 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2006 231,354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 212,504 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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S34 RNX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.5%.

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 S34 RNX, 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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S34 RNX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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