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LA51 VHH

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

445,099 mi
Last recorded445,099 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VHH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 445,099 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 445,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 438,014 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 438,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (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)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 429,319 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 429,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 420,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 420,814 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 441,836 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 441,836 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 404,010 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 404,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 401,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 391,419 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 391,419 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 379,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 379,788 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 364,953 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 364,953 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nsr leaf spring flat rubbers missing

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 VHH is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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