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V239 LGK

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

261,654 mi
Last recorded261,654 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto322,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV239 LGK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 261,654 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 261,654 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough with wheel rotated

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 261,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 261,654 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 261,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 261,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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 Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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 6 May 2014 261,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 261,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 261,654 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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V239 LGK is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V239 LGK, 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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V239 LGK is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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