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S555 DRF

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

479,722 mi
Last recorded479,722 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 DRF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 479,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 479,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 Oct 2019 479,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2018 478,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 478,748 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 10 Oct 2017 478,223 miles

both rear sill backs corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2017 478,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by o/s/fog lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front bearings slight noise

both rear sill backs corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2016 477,452 miles

play in steering box area

Fail 12 Oct 2016 477,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/16c (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

play in steering box area

Pass 28 Aug 2015 463,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 449,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 449,969 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 436,801 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 422,675 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 422,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 407,619 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 407,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 393,475 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 393,475 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering box cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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S555 DRF is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 335,671 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 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S555 DRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S555 DRF is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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