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LA51 VHF

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,583 mi
Last recorded37,583 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 37,583 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm deformed Idler box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 28,631 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 27,724 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 14,332 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 1,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 375,152 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 364,554 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 364,554 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 353,644 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 353,644 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 343,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 343,200 miles

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 340,258 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 340,258 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 319,360 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 319,360 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VHF 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 64.7%.

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 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 VHF, 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 VHF is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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