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C3 BYS

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

504,520 mi
Last recorded504,520 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 BYS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 504,520 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 495,008 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 482,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 456,979 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 456,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 436,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 417,838 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 406,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 397,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 380,662 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 364,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 349,517 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 329,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust touching rear bumper inner panel

Pass 21 Jul 2014 320,911 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 299,599 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 272,555 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 272,533 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 224,744 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 224,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 222,672 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 222,573 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 192,551 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 192,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 167,726 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 147,475 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 147,475 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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C3 BYS is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 342,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 BYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 BYS registered?

C3 BYS is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for C3 BYS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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