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LA51 VKG

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

316,200 mi
Last recorded316,200 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VKG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 316,200 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 316,200 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 312,745 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 312,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 303,932 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 296,575 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 290,631 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 283,492 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 283,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 276,896 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 270,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 264,115 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 256,952 miles

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 VKG is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VKG, 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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What year was LA51 VKG registered?

LA51 VKG is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for LA51 VKG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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