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V943 LGO

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

451,733 mi
Last recorded451,733 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver335,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV943 LGO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 451,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 440,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 427,792 miles

N/S/F Steering arm ball joint rubber slightly damaged

N/S/F dip beam pattern getting weak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust box hitting rear bumper

Fail 8 Jul 2014 427,792 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

N/S/F Steering arm ball joint rubber slightly damaged

N/S/F dip beam pattern getting weak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust box hitting rear bumper

Pass 2 Jan 2014 415,051 miles

slight play in steering column top bearing

Fail 24 Dec 2013 415,051 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering column top bearing

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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V943 LGO is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V943 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 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 V943 LGO registered?

V943 LGO is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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