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Y824 UGO

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

733,115 mi
Last recorded733,115 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto328,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 UGO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 733,115 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 724,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 712,363 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 712,363 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2017 701,861 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 690,296 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 690,296 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 677,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 667,393 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 652,873 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 652,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 208,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 208,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 208,393 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 208,393 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 198,205 miles

powersteering box leaking slightly

Fail 21 May 2013 198,181 miles

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

Oil leak

powersteering box leaking slightly

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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Y824 UGO is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 328,176 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 Y824 UGO, 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 25 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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Y824 UGO is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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