MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
548,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear exhaust hose worn
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust hose pershied
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre close to crossmember on right hand lock
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s beam image poor
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s beam image poor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Spare tyre defective
advanced front brake imbalance
n/s front bottom ball joint worn
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LA51 VHX is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 VHX, 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 VHX is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 18 January 2002.
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