Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles, the 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto (1999)

163 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72% first-time pass rate

1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto

CarHunch analysed 163 real MOT records for the 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1999 London Taxis International TX1 is a noticeably unreliable proposition by modern standards, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 35.8%—less than half the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at 1.2%, but the consistent mechanical issues across this cohort of ageing taxis should give any potential buyer serious pause.

These vehicles are now running at an average of 330,316 miles, which partly explains the failure rate, though even accounting for age and mileage the 0.64 average failures and 1.7 advisories per test suggest chronic wear in core systems. If you're seriously considering one, budget for significant repair costs and expect it to fail its next MOT unless recently and comprehensively overhauled—have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist in classic or commercial vehicles, not a general garage.

We have limited data for the 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

72%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

1.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.64

Over 2.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

340k

Middle half: 235k–425k

For context

These stats describe 163 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	162	72%	0.65

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

340,067

typical

234,756

low mileage

425,062

high mileage

Half of all 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto vehicles fall between 234,756 and 425,062 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 234,756 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 234,756–425,062 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Autos sit.

⚠ Over 573,833 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 62% of 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Autos are still active.

32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 — 62% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.64

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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