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Y87 HMY

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

347,706 mi
Last recorded347,706 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto342,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 HMY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 347,706 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 337,391 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 337,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 331,132 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 320,192 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 320,192 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 309,670 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 309,670 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 297,775 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 289,105 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 289,105 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.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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Y87 HMY is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 342,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y87 HMY, 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 25 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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Y87 HMY is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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