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LA51 VLR

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

430,249 mi
Last recorded430,249 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2017 430,249 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 427,181 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 412,180 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 411,035 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 397,751 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 384,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 369,968 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 357,842 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 VLR is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA51 VLR registered?

LA51 VLR is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is LA51 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 VLR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA51 VLR have outstanding finance?

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