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V374 MGJ

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

430,984 mi
Last recorded430,984 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto369,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV374 MGJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 430,984 miles

covers over outer sills

Fail 15 Jul 2019 430,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers over outer sills

Pass 25 Jun 2018 430,984 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers over outer sill

Fail 18 Jun 2018 430,984 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers over outer sill

Pass 11 Jul 2017 430,232 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 430,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 429,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 429,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 420,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 420,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 411,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 403,273 miles

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

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 Mar 2014 394,325 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?

Based on 839 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
17,791
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 29
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V374 MGJ is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 369,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V374 MGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V374 MGJ is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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