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T540 WGK

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

579,545 mi
Last recorded579,545 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver329,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 WGK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 579,545 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 579,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 578,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 574,731 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)

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 574,731 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 570,462 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 570,462 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 530,863 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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T540 WGK is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 329,070 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 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T540 WGK, 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 27 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T540 WGK is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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