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LA51 VGV

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

265,486 mi
Last recorded265,486 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VGV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 265,486 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 261,051 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 261,023 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2xoutriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake bound (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 260,927 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 260,610 miles

all ball joints rubber boots splitting

bonnet release lever broken

middle and rear exhaust boxes leaking slightly

n/s number plate inop

o/s ball joints slight movement

o/s/f wheel bearing slight movement

Fail 5 Oct 2018 260,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all ball joints rubber boots splitting

bonnet release lever broken

middle and rear exhaust boxes leaking slightly

n/s number plate inop

o/s ball joints slight movement

o/s/f wheel bearing slight movement

Pass 15 Sep 2017 255,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 242,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 320,906 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 320,908 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 320,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 313,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 313,959 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 300,885 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 300,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2014 277,307 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 277,305 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

vacum hose rubs on steering column.

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 VGV is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 350,974 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 LA51 VGV, 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 24 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 VGV is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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