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Common London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 285 real MOT tests across 2 model years.

Segment: large car | Fuel: Diesel

68%

London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze pass rate

76%

London Taxis Int average

82%

National average

The London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze has an average MOT pass rate of 68%, which is 8 points below the London Taxis Int average and 14 points below the national average.

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Most Common London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

1999
85%
Best year
2001
59%
Worst year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2001Diesel2.7L59%39%
1999Diesel2.7L85%15%

Most Reliable Year

1999

85% pass rate from 67 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2001

59% pass rate from 126 tests

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London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Running Costs

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London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze FAQ

What are the most common London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze problems?

The most common London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 285 real tests.

Is the London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze reliable?

The London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze has an average MOT pass rate of 68%, which is 14 points below the national average of 82%. This is below average, so budget for potential repairs.

Which year London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze is most reliable?

The 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze is the most reliable year with a 85% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2001 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 59%.

How much does it cost to fix common London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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