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W233 WGH

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

375,059 mi
Last recorded375,059 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto340,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 WGH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 375,059 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 375,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 343,337 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 segment not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 307,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 303,151 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 303,110 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box insecure at chassis (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 294,867 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 294,867 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 287,657 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 287,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 272,309 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 272,309 miles

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

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 263,951 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 263,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 257,603 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 257,603 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W233 WGH is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 340,150 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 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W233 WGH, 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 26 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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W233 WGH is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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