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T318 MVU

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

317,067 mi
Last recorded317,067 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze337,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT318 MVU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 317,067 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 307,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2012 287,198 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 262,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 251,634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 246,158 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 246,133 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 245,090 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 236,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 236,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 222,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 208,690 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 199,027 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 181,198 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 161,071 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 123,790 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?

Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
21,868
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,326
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,069
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,916
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,783
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,280
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T318 MVU is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 337,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T318 MVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T318 MVU registered?

T318 MVU is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T318 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T318 MVU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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