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V540 DGF

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

431,930 mi
Last recorded431,930 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto322,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 DGF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 431,930 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 427,661 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 419,809 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 403,478 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 366,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 338,896 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

ignition switch faulty sticky return

Fail 30 Sep 2014 338,896 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ignition switch faulty sticky return

Pass 15 Feb 2014 323,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

ignition switch on off sticky on the key

Fail 14 Feb 2014 323,369 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

ignition switch on off sticky on the key

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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V540 DGF is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 322,123 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 V540 DGF, 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 27 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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V540 DGF is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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