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V968 KMY

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

353,534 mi
Last recorded353,534 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto349,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 KMY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 353,534 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 352,622 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 352,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 350,114 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 349,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 349,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm idler (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 343,126 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 336,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 328,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 320,562 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 320,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V968 KMY is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 349,797 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 V968 KMY, 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 27 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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V968 KMY is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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