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V600 MET

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,000 mi
Last recorded18,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto340,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV600 MET
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 18,000 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 18,000 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 18,000 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 16,001 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 12,594 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 12,594 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 9,500 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 9,276 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 6,532 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 2,767 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 11 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 395,883 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 395,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Calliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 385,390 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 385,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 376,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 375,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 362,928 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 362,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?

Based on 769 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
18,779
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 59
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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V600 MET is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 340,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V600 MET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V600 MET is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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