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V145 FFB

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

409,730 mi
Last recorded409,730 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 FFB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 409,730 miles

outer sillss covered

Fail 16 Mar 2015 409,724 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

outer sillss covered

Pass 20 Mar 2014 384,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 375,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

boot corroded

movement steering box mount

underseal

Fail 15 Mar 2013 375,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

boot corroded

movement steering box mount

underseal

Pass 16 Mar 2012 363,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f upper wishbone ball joint boot cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2011 350,251 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 350,251 miles

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

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 340,658 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 323,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 323,593 miles

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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V145 FFB is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver 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 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 V145 FFB, 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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V145 FFB is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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