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V381 LGW

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

307,111 mi
Last recorded307,111 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 LGW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 307,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 307,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section (7.1.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Centre hi level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 298,176 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 298,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 286,369 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 286,369 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 277,815 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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V381 LGW is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V381 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 V381 LGW registered?

V381 LGW is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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