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V377 MGJ

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Multi-colour Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

362,661 mi
Last recorded362,661 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV377 MGJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 362,661 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 362,093 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r wheel arch corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 353,344 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 353,344 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner sills (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 350,811 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 350,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 345,208 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 339,958 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jul 2016 331,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 326,136 miles

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

N/F Tyre N Rated

N/R Tyre N Rated

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 326,136 miles

N/F Tyre N Rated

N/R Tyre N Rated

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 317,109 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 317,109 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 311,598 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 302,920 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 302,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2013 295,441 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 295,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 285,942 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 285,942 miles

Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket rivet missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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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V377 MGJ is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Multi-colour with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V377 MGJ, 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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V377 MGJ is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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