London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto reliable? We analysed 839 real MOT tests across 133 vehicles to find out.
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The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and track rod end ball joint has excessive play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto.
London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto 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 Auto 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 Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 291 | 66.7% | 261,006 | 328,176 | 371,903 |
| 2000 | 178 | 58.4% | 290,178 | 369,852 | 441,097 |
| 1999 | 154 | 66.2% | 267,126 | 322,123 | 419,077 |
| 1998 | 135 | 74.8% | 156,270 | 300,048 | 382,807 |
How Long Does a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto Last?
Based on 133 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto vehicles on UK roads.
London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto 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 Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.8% MOT pass rate from 135 tests
58.4% MOT pass rate from 178 tests
The best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.8% across 135 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 58.4% — 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 Auto 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 Auto THIS CAR | 66.4% | 839 | 328,176 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 |
| Ford Mondeo Titanium Econetic TDCI | 93.6% | 608 | 82,860 mi | — 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 Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.4% across 839 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto are suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (55 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (49), and track rod end ball joint has excessive play (45). 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 Auto owner drives around 17,791 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 Auto 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.