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V277 LGK

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

471,646 mi
Last recorded471,646 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze337,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV277 LGK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 471,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2014 343,093 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 330,804 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 330,804 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 321,100 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 321,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?

Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
21,868
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,326
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,069
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,916
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,783
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,280
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V277 LGK is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 337,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V277 LGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V277 LGK registered?

V277 LGK is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V277 LGK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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