London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze
From 322 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, caused 67 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 67 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 31 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 25 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 21 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 18 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 18 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 16 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 8 |
| audible warning inoperative | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.1% of Tx1 Bronze failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 25.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £204.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 57% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tx1 Bronzes tested had between 164,385 and 446,073 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 297,311 median miles, the Tx1 Bronze has 0.011 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other London Taxis Int models
| London Taxis Int Tx4 | 67.9% |
Common questions
What is the London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze MOT pass rate?
The London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze has a 68% MOT pass rate based on 322 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze?
The most common MOT failure on the London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze is vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, which caused 67 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze is 297,311 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 164,385 and 446,073 miles.
Buying a used Tx1 Bronze?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 68% pass rate and an average repair bill of £204 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 38.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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