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V162 JGX

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

355,706 mi
Last recorded355,706 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 JGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 355,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 346,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 338,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 326,982 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 318,988 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 308,005 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 298,252 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 286,844 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 286,844 miles

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

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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V162 JGX is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V162 JGX, 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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What year was V162 JGX registered?

V162 JGX is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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