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LE51 BBO

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

405,127 mi
Last recorded405,127 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 405,127 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 395,253 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 388,243 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 388,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 376,791 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 376,680 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 365,921 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 365,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 354,754 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 352,651 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 348,891 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 346,313 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 346,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 341,058 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 BBO is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LE51 BBO, 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 LE51 BBO registered?

LE51 BBO is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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