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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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Data last updated: · Based on 839 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
66.4%
Typical Mileage
328,176mi
Annual Mileage
17,791mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
28yrs

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.

66.7%
2001
58.4%
2000
66.2%
1999
74.8%
1998

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.

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 22

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.

Low usage
10,067 mi/yr
Typical
17,791 mi/yr
Average
18,230 mi/yr
Heavy usage
24,037 mi/yr

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.

Average
15.5 years
Median
15.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
28 years

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.

Median
328,176 mi
75th Percentile
397,464 mi
95th Percentile
508,509 mi
Max Recorded
733,115 mi

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.

Best year
1998

74.8% MOT pass rate from 135 tests

Year to avoid
2000

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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Should you buy a used London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?

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.

London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto reliable?
Based on 839 MOT tests, the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto has a 66.4% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?
The most common MOT failures are 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. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto do per year?
The typical London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto does around 17,791 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto last?
Most London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto models stay on UK roads for around 28 years based on our analysis of 133 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto is 1998 with a 74.8% pass rate across 135 tests.