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V578 DGT

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

604,714 mi
Last recorded604,714 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto349,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 DGT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 604,714 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 572,344 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 551,351 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 529,095 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 529,095 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 509,215 miles

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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V578 DGT is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 349,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V578 DGT, 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 27 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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What year was V578 DGT registered?

V578 DGT is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V578 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V578 DGT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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