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V290 ENJ

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

258,229 mi
Last recorded258,229 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 ENJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 258,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 258,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust deteriorated and blowing

oil leak

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2014 256,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 252,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 252,814 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 246,874 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 246,874 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 243,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 238,002 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 238,002 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 323,746 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Feb 2012 323,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake sticky

Pass 27 Jul 2011 227,112 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 227,049 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 227,049 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 222,643 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 218,291 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 102,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 212,929 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 202,550 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 201,804 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 195,080 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 184,731 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 177,007 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 176,950 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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V290 ENJ 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 76%.

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 V290 ENJ, 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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V290 ENJ is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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