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LA51 VJX

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

368,513 mi
Last recorded368,513 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 368,513 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 368,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 361,753 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 361,747 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 360,551 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 360,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 347,898 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 337,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 337,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 328,421 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 328,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 319,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 319,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 308,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 308,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VJX is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 VJX, 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 VJX is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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