MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
305,193 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine oil leak
washer bottle has water leak
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Electrical wiring insecure pos battery lead rubbing on exhaust (1.9.2a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak
washer bottle has water leak
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V163 JGX is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V163 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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V163 JGX is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 14 February 2000.
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