London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver reliable? We analysed 44,664 real MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles to find out.
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The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include track rod end ball joint has excessive play, body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used London Taxis Int TX1 Silver.
London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Number Plates
Number plates registered to a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
London Taxis Int TX1 Silver MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical London Taxis Int TX1 Silver owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
London Taxis Int TX1 Silver MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 75 | 84.0% | 138,795 | 179,162 | 222,149 |
| 2007 | 158 | 77.2% | 178,160 | 220,835 | 267,292 |
| 2006 | 58 | 72.4% | 212,370 | 320,558 | 417,646 |
| 2002 | 1,647 | 69.9% | 291,030 | 350,974 | 407,944 |
| 2001 | 12,398 | 69.6% | 273,872 | 342,771 | 410,428 |
| 2000 | 13,658 | 67.2% | 265,167 | 335,671 | 402,472 |
| 1999 | 10,376 | 66.3% | 244,202 | 329,070 | 400,234 |
| 1998 | 6,072 | 66.4% | 179,355 | 284,278 | 372,410 |
| 1997 | 59 | 71.2% | 256,048 | 338,577 | 439,395 |
How Long Does a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Last?
Based on 4,106 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver vehicles on UK roads.
London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all London Taxis Int TX1 Silver MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used London Taxis Int TX1 Silver
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.0% MOT pass rate from 75 tests
66.3% MOT pass rate from 10,376 tests
The best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.0% across 75 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Taxis Int TX1 Silver THIS CAR | 67.7% | 44,664 | 330,738 mi | 28 yrs |
| London Taxis Int TX4 | 72.9% | 310,078 | 165,288 mi | 20 yrs |
| London Taxis Int Tx II | 70.4% | 168,997 | 255,001 mi | 24 yrs |
| London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze | 67% | 72,025 | 337,520 mi | 28 yrs |
| Rover 825 | 65.8% | 28,395 | 91,137 mi | 34 yrs |
Compared to the London Taxis Int TX4 (72.9% pass rate) and the London Taxis Int Tx II (70.4% pass rate), the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.7% across 44,664 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver are track rod end ball joint has excessive play (1,837 recorded failures), body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (1,802), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1,507). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical London Taxis Int TX1 Silver owner drives around 20,037 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.