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Y143 DGT

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

396,639 mi
Last recorded396,639 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 DGT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 396,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 382,615 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 375,085 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 375,866 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 363,331 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 352,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 352,714 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 339,741 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 325,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 311,989 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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Y143 DGT is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 342,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y143 DGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y143 DGT registered?

Y143 DGT is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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