MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
660,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor under seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
offside and nearside inner sills have been heavily undersealed and showing signs of corrosion
plastic sill covers fitted to sills obscuring outer sills
slight leak from steering box
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Power steering component insecure steering box bolts require tightening (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
offside and nearside inner sills have been heavily undersealed and showing signs of corrosion
plastic sill covers fitted to sills obscuring outer sills
slight leak from steering box
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Nsr inner wheel arch corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 and nearside sills corroded
plastic sill covers fitted covering testable items
slight play in steering wheel
steering box slightly damp
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
offside and nearside sills corroded
plastic sill covers fitted covering testable items
slight play in steering wheel
steering box slightly damp
n/s/f tyre wear inner edge
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)
Offside Inner Front Track rod 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)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/f tyre wear inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
various areas of corrosion
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?
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LA51 VHM is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Grey with a 2,200cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 16 January 2002.
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