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W495 JBN

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

311,657 mi
Last recorded311,657 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze351,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 JBN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 311,657 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 311,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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W495 JBN is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 351,567 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 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 W495 JBN, 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 26 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 W495 JBN registered?

W495 JBN is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W495 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W495 JBN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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