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Y724 CGJ

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

459,074 mi
Last recorded459,074 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 CGJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 459,074 miles

vehicle under sealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2019 454,026 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 448,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 444,001 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 443,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal at pump (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 436,961 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 436,945 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 436,720 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 426,910 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 420,211 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 412,262 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 401,956 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 401,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 391,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 380,182 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 365,878 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 365,877 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 351,893 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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Y724 CGJ is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 342,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y724 CGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y724 CGJ is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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