Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 169 vehicles, the 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto (1999)

169 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74% first-time pass rate

1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto

CarHunch analysed 169 real MOT records for the 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1999 London Taxis International TX1 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 39%, less than half the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability concerns for a 25-year-old vehicle. With only 3% of cars ever recording a dangerous defect, safety issues are not the primary problem here—instead, these taxis are prone to multiple non-critical failures that accumulate over time.

At a median mileage of 356,000 km, these vehicles have typically clocked up the sort of high, heavy-duty use you'd expect from London cabs, and they're averaging 0.65 failures and 1.1 advisories per test, indicating recurring mechanical wear rather than catastrophic faults. If you're considering one, budget for regular repair work and get a pre-purchase inspection from someone familiar with black cabs—the TX1's age and intensive duty cycle mean cosmetic or minor faults hide deeper maintenance backlogs.

We have limited data for the 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

74%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.65

Over 2.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

356k

Middle half: 260k–429k

For context

These stats describe 169 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 169 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	167	74.1%	0.65

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

355,998

typical

260,401

low mileage

429,226

high mileage

Half of all 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto vehicles fall between 260,401 and 429,226 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 260,401 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 260,401–429,226 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Autos sit.

⚠ Over 579,455 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Auto — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 20% of 1999 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver Autos are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (20% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.65

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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