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T814 KGO

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

271,773 mi
Last recorded271,773 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver329,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT814 KGO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 271,773 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 271,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 271,773 miles

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

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

fuel tank stripes rust

Fail 9 Sep 2013 271,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

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

fuel tank stripes rust

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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T814 KGO is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 329,070 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 T814 KGO, 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 27 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T814 KGO is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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