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V342 LGW

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

459,623 mi
Last recorded459,623 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 LGW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 459,623 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 459,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 445,708 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 445,707 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 435,390 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 435,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2014 428,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 413,150 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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V342 LGW is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V342 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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What year was V342 LGW registered?

V342 LGW is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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