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R631 EGN

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

5,941 mi
Last recorded5,941 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto187,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 EGN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 5,941 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 5,934 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 5,909 miles

Nearside Front Wiper slightly smearing the screen

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Apr 2019 5,909 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper slightly smearing the screen

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Mar 2019 5,909 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing the screen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 5,756 miles

ns outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 5,756 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 5,309 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wiper arm loose into wiper motor mounting attention required asap

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 5,309 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wiper arm loose into wiper motor mounting attention required asap

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 4,881 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement leaf spring both bushes (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 4,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement leaf spring both bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 2,661 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 2,661 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2014
Fail 13 Dec 2013

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

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

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

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

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

battery slightly loose in holder

bodywork has surface rust in places

both rear tyre siode walls wearing

ext. system getting rusty in places

general oil leak around power steering box

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear on discs

loose cover on steering wheel

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread 3mm

one bulb out in hi level brake light

ood meter in speedo stuck

plastic covers fitted over sils

play/wear in propshaft front u/j

slight bodywork damage to n/s

small dents in n/s/r rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

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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R631 EGN is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 187,945 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 R631 EGN, 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 28 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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R631 EGN is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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