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2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto
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ExpiredMileage
403,776 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play short rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Central 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 inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.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 Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in tread bar (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in tread bar (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle 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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering box bracket to chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle 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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine oil leak
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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 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)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (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)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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 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)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Upper 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Upper 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 Inner Rear Upper 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Upper 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 Inner Rear Upper 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Upper 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?
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W523 XGJ is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 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 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 W523 XGJ, 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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W523 XGJ is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 26 April 2000.
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