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W748 UGU

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

349,985 mi
Last recorded349,985 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze351,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 UGU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 349,985 miles

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

oil leaks

Fail 23 Sep 2015 349,985 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when turning to the right (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2015 343,567 miles

G/BOX LEAK

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 343,567 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

G/BOX COOLER PIPE LEAK

G/BOX LEAK

PROP SHAFT LEAKING G/BOX OIL

SPEEDO DRIVE LEAK

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 340,650 miles

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

o/r door hinges clips missing

Fail 27 Nov 2014 340,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

o/r door hinges clips missing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 335,005 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 335,005 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bolt missing at g/box bell housing

rear ex box fouls rear bumper

Pass 25 Nov 2013 325,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 325,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W748 UGU is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W748 UGU, 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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W748 UGU is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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