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W657 UGY

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

329,136 mi
Last recorded329,136 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto369,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 UGY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 329,136 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 329,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced c post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced c post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 314,138 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in idler arm

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 314,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner wheel arch, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner door sill, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner wheel arch,marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper cracked Front & rear slipper (2.4.B.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in idler arm

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 299,001 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 292,800 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 290,459 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 290,459 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 286,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 286,455 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 286,148 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 286,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 281,939 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 281,939 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 276,739 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 276,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 271,405 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 265,349 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 265,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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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W657 UGY is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W657 UGY, 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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W657 UGY is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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