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T454 LGY

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

329,889 mi
Last recorded329,889 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto322,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT454 LGY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 329,889 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 329,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 317,952 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Outer Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 317,952 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Outer Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 309,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 298,776 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 298,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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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T454 LGY is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T454 LGY, 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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What year was T454 LGY registered?

T454 LGY is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T454 LGY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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