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T476 KGN

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

317,681 mi
Last recorded317,681 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto322,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT476 KGN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 317,681 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

mileage recorder in speedo head jammed at 317681

Pass 27 Sep 2013 317,681 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

n/s plastic inner wing shield hanging down

Fail 25 Sep 2013 317,680 miles

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

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

engine miss firing on high revs

gearbox oil leak at rear of box

gearbox to radiator oil cooler hosies leaking

n/s plastic inner wing shield hanging down

speedo cable hanging to road on test

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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T476 KGN is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 322,123 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 T476 KGN, 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 27 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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T476 KGN is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 26 August 1999.

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