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V255 GFL

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

304,220 mi
Last recorded304,220 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 GFL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 304,220 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion nearside inner arch

Fail 28 Nov 2012 304,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion nearside inner arch

Pass 28 Nov 2011 285,049 miles

Oil leak

general condition of vehicle poor

numerous oil and fluid leaks on engine

slight movement steering system

unable to properly inspect brake pipes due to level of underseal applied

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 21 Nov 2011 284,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight movement steering system

Oil leak

general condition of vehicle poor

numeroous oil and fluid leaks on engine

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 7 Dec 2010 265,669 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 265,663 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2010 258,170 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 250,076 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 250,075 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 238,102 miles

corrosion hand brake cable

Fail 19 May 2009 238,102 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 232,079 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 232,076 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2008 225,529 miles

nearside rear spring bush

Fail 9 May 2008 225,521 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear spring bush

Pass 29 May 2007 210,085 miles

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

nearside headlamp patten

Pass 10 Aug 2006 201,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 181,872 miles

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

advise bonnet hinges wearing

advise ns and os front light lenses fading

Fail 19 Dec 2005 181,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 181,770 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

bonnret hinges worn

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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V255 GFL is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V255 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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V255 GFL is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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