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LE51 AZV

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

534,262 mi
Last recorded534,262 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 AZV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 534,262 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 533,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 516,736 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 506,072 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 485,264 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 470,374 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 452,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 435,188 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 435,178 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 421,264 miles

2x rear tyre slighty worn inner edge

slight leak from steering

Pass 29 Jan 2015 403,916 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 403,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 382,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 361,026 miles

Both front discs worn

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 361,026 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front discs worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 341,635 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r leaf spring rubber missing.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 341,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r leaf spring rubber missing.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 315,721 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 290,812 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 254,704 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 254,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 220,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 190,087 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 154,260 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 128,923 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 128,918 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 107,998 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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LE51 AZV is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LE51 AZV, 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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LE51 AZV is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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