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V149 FFB

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

402,492 mi
Last recorded402,492 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 FFB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 402,492 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 402,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 394,997 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 387,143 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 379,265 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WING (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 372,798 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 364,828 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 364,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 357,412 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 357,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 352,327 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 352,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 345,260 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 338,075 miles

nearside headlamp glass cracked and deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 330,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 325,094 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 318,355 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 312,530 miles

CENTRE SOP 50%

REAR FACING SEAT BELT CASING STORK

Pass 17 Dec 2010 308,078 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 303,331 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2010 303,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 107,260 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 295,787 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 292,268 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 288,213 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 288,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 274,467 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 274,463 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 256,391 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 256,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 236,278 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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V149 FFB is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V149 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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V149 FFB is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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