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P28 COW

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

435,290 mi
Last recorded435,290 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto322,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 COW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 435,290 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 435,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 435,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 435,242 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill round chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill round chassis mounting front and centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting round spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 429,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 429,066 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 429,066 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 428,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 428,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 428,400 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2017 428,340 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall splitting

Pass 7 Jun 2016 427,035 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 427,035 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 426,481 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 419,077 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 419,077 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 412,888 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 412,888 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?

Based on 839 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
17,791
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 29
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P28 COW is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 322,123 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 Silver Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P28 COW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P28 COW is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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