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T327 JKO

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

453,793 mi
Last recorded453,793 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze337,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT327 JKO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 453,793 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak . (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Advise both outer sills corroded

Advise hand brake needs adjusting

Advise oil as been leaking from nearside rear brake back plate .

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 444,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 432,573 miles

oil leak around engine/gearbox area

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Slight oil/fluid leak around nearside rear hub

Fail 5 Jun 2017 432,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering idler control arm (2.2.B.1h)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Slight oil/fluid leak around nearside rear hub

oil leak around engine/gearbox area

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Jun 2016 415,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm inner track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre outer edge wearing

Slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 415,558 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper wishbone (the rear one (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill/lower arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around front/center of the vehicle under floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler control arm (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure idler control arm (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/lower arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm inner track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre outer edge wearing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around inner sill/jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 394,428 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 May 2015 394,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 375,255 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 362,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 349,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear leaf spring deteriorated

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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T327 JKO is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 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 T327 JKO, 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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T327 JKO is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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