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V338 LGW

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

394,093 mi
Last recorded394,093 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 LGW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 394,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 377,110 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 355,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 355,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 329,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f steering damper bush perished

Fail 27 Mar 2014 329,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f steering damper bush perished

Pass 2 Apr 2013 308,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 289,890 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 289,878 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 271,493 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 253,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 237,494 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 215,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 192,923 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 192,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 168,751 miles

r/n/s brake performance low

Fail 4 Apr 2006 168,076 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V338 LGW is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V338 LGW, 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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V338 LGW is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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