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X218 YGU

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

290,879 mi
Last recorded290,879 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto369,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 YGU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 290,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 283,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 283,606 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 276,249 miles

Oil leak Signs of oil weep around engine ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 262,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 262,689 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket missing (7.1.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 253,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 253,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 244,205 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 244,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 233,224 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 233,224 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 219,416 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 219,415 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 207,753 miles

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

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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X218 YGU is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X218 YGU, 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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X218 YGU is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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