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Y718 CSC

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

424,942 mi
Last recorded424,942 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 CSC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 424,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 418,403 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 418,063 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 407,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 394,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 382,424 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 386,744 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 386,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 370,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 375,345 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 372,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 331,973 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 331,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 314,019 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 314,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 300,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 287,448 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 287,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y718 CSC is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y718 CSC, 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 Y718 CSC registered?

Y718 CSC is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y718 CSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y718 CSC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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