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V225 GAN

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

417,747 mi
Last recorded417,747 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 GAN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 417,747 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 395,633 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 376,942 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 357,837 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 344,511 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 331,573 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rev engine to clear out smoke

Pass 10 Feb 2015 319,143 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 301,999 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r brake plate covered in oil

Pass 11 Feb 2014 285,454 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 269,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 261,395 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 247,057 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 231,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 217,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine oil leak

steering damper bush worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 202,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

steering damper bush worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 191,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

exhaust fouling on rear cross member

front both sides brake pipes clicps worn

offside rear brake slight imbalance

steering damper bush worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 181,840 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 5 Jan 2010 181,785 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 164,234 miles

fluid on o/s rear back plate

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2009 164,155 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

fluid on o/s rear back plate

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2008 151,274 miles

poor beam patern from o/s headlamp

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 134,531 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 134,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 161,945 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 161,458 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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V225 GAN is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V225 GAN, 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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V225 GAN is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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