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R456 XOH

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

368,272 mi
Last recorded368,272 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 XOH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 368,272 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 368,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

needs tracking

Fail 13 Dec 2012 368,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

not able to check ns front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 356,307 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 343,966 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 343,955 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 330,915 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 330,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 317,861 miles

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2010 317,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2010 305,359 miles

Coolant leak

Offside front tyre close to fouling vehicle on full lock

Pass 27 Oct 2009 297,336 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 297,325 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 284,461 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 284,451 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 274,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 255,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2007 235,026 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 235,026 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 224,174 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 206,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 190,885 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 190,876 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R456 XOH is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 R456 XOH, 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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R456 XOH is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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