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W486 YBD

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests40 (25 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,313 mi
Last recorded190,313 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze351,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 YBD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

25 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 190,313 miles

Underbody in poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2019 190,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Underbody in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2018 188,534 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 188,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 186,488 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 186,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 181,915 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 181,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 171,928 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 171,806 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed Next to / above starter motor (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Above pedals (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure Offside of engine bay (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 156,847 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 156,828 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 144,956 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 483,010 miles

body and chassis corroded but heavily under sealed

speedo inop

washer jets poor

Pass 31 Mar 2015 470,971 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 456,364 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2014 456,333 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2014 444,035 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 391,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 380,597 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 380,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 371,590 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 358,442 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 358,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 346,824 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 346,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 335,741 miles

Underbody heavily covered in underseal

Pass 29 Mar 2011 327,589 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 312,444 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 312,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 302,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 302,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 285,484 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 276,372 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 276,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 270,772 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 259,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 244,135 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 244,111 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 243,996 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?

Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
21,868
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,326
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,069
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,916
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,783
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,280
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W486 YBD is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 351,567 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 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W486 YBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W486 YBD is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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