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V251 GFL

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

477,023 mi
Last recorded477,023 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 GFL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 477,023 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 477,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 399,475 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

offside headlight not as bright as nearside ok for test

Pass 14 Jan 2011 382,604 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 353,677 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 320,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 287,172 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 252,048 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 219,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 219,417 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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V251 GFL is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V251 GFL, 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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V251 GFL is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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