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V291 ENJ

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Multi-colour Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

626,088 mi
Last recorded626,088 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 ENJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 626,088 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 617,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 602,145 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 587,094 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 571,257 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 483,158 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 483,158 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 438,155 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 399,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 359,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 314,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 267,016 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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V291 ENJ is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Multi-colour with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V291 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 V291 ENJ registered?

V291 ENJ is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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