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LA56 VUN

2007 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Multi-colour Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver220,835 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 VUN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2007
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018
Pass 19 Apr 2018
Pass 25 Oct 2017 66,031 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,253 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,253 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 245,875 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 245,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 243,388 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 243,388 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 288,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 288,756 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 208,016 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 182,437 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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LA56 VUN is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Multi-colour with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 220,835 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 LA56 VUN, 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 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA56 VUN registered?

LA56 VUN is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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