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LA51 VKJ

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

482,956 mi
Last recorded482,956 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VKJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 482,956 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 469,129 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 455,370 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 454,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 443,346 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK.

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 443,346 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

OIL LEAK.

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 428,925 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 416,321 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 405,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 385,811 miles

n/s ssteering idler slight play

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 VKJ is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

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

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