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W457 XGJ

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

423,013 mi
Last recorded423,013 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto340,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 XGJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 423,013 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 423,013 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 413,203 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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 31 Jul 2014 413,203 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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 30 Jan 2014 410,093 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 410,093 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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W457 XGJ is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W457 XGJ, 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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W457 XGJ is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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