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DE51 HBU

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

617,305 mi
Last recorded617,305 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 HBU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 617,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under seat area (6.1.B.2)

Offside brake hose insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel tank has slight damage

heavy under sealer used around vehicle chassis hampering inspection

nearside front steering idle control arm has movement at its fixings

steering column (engine bay) has slight play at its fixings

Fail 25 Aug 2016 617,258 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under seat area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under floor chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel engine bay (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Steering arm inappropriately modified idler control arm (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under seat area (6.1.B.2)

Offside brake hose insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body filler used around vehicle

nearside front steering idle control arm has movement at its fixings

Pass 9 Aug 2016 617,181 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 616,616 miles

all lower doors slightly corrded

n/s/rear inner w/arch slightly corrded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 601,761 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 601,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Diesel tank slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 586,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering ideler has been weild onto chassis

Fail 31 Jul 2014 586,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering ideler has been weild onto chassis

Pass 1 Aug 2013 570,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 570,145 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 550,106 miles

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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DE51 HBU is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE51 HBU, 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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DE51 HBU is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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