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T259 RHC

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,760 mi
Last recorded171,760 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto349,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 RHC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 171,760 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 171,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2007 170,317 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 170,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 168,792 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 168,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?

Based on 769 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
18,779
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 59
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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T259 RHC is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 349,797 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T259 RHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T259 RHC is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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