MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
258,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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)
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)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs worn
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
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?
Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V290 ENJ registered?
V290 ENJ is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 9 February 2000.
Is V290 ENJ safe to buy?
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