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W164 WGH

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

414,492 mi
Last recorded414,492 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto369,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 WGH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 414,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads getting low

oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Aug 2015 403,881 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 392,383 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 383,276 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

o/s/f subframe mounting bolt rubber washer deteriated

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 3 Mar 2014 371,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

slight play n/s/f steering joint

Pass 28 Aug 2013 357,372 miles

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

brake anti slip worn on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 344,569 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake anti slip worn on edge

front headlamp glass,s slightly tarnished

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps as chips on lens

oil leak on gear box oil cooler

Fail 25 Feb 2013 344,534 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake anti slip worn on edge

o/s/f head lamp as chip in glass

oil leak on gear box oil cooler

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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W164 WGH is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 369,852 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 W164 WGH, 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 26 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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W164 WGH is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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