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V233 MCS

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,676 mi
Last recorded220,676 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 MCS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 220,676 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 220,676 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 220,374 miles

O/S/F brake hose has slight corrosion ,

Pass 20 Jan 2016 219,626 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 219,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 219,006 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 219,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

radiator top hose leaking and gone hard

Pass 21 Jan 2014 218,433 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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V233 MCS is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V233 MCS, 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 V233 MCS registered?

V233 MCS is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V233 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V233 MCS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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