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V914 LGO

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

526,558 mi
Last recorded526,558 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver329,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV914 LGO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 526,558 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 512,565 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 496,842 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 496,840 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 479,967 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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V914 LGO is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 329,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V914 LGO, 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 27 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V914 LGO is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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