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LA51 VGD

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

423,395 mi
Last recorded423,395 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VGD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 423,395 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to crack (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 423,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 418,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2017 418,243 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 418,243 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminal (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 414,875 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 414,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 406,583 miles

COOLANT LEAK

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 402,642 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 402,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 389,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 389,782 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 377,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 361,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 361,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 349,668 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside front wing paintwork edges rusted. No sharp edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 332,736 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 332,736 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 318,154 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight damage/crack at the bottom right corner of windscreen.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 301,255 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LA51 VGD is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LA51 VGD, 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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LA51 VGD is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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