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Y835 UGO

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

376,520 mi
Last recorded376,520 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto342,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 UGO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 376,520 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 376,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 363,021 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 363,019 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WING (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 360,698 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 343,537 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 343,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 327,851 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 299,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 299,882 miles

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 287,479 miles

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 287,479 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 269,663 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 269,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?

Based on 769 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
18,779
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 59
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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Y835 UGO is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 342,934 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 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y835 UGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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Y835 UGO is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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