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LA51 VHT

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

482,343 mi
Last recorded482,343 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 482,343 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 482,343 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 462,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 451,245 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 437,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 418,035 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 418,035 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 404,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 404,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 392,951 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 380,366 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 367,849 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2015 355,242 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 342,989 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 330,569 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 317,934 miles

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

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

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 VHT is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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