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LF51 TWC

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

468,258 mi
Last recorded468,258 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TWC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 468,258 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 468,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 467,536 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 467,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 459,668 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 446,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 473,503 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 425,608 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 411,559 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 399,903 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 399,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 386,507 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 386,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 372,588 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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LF51 TWC is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 342,771 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 LF51 TWC, 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 25 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 LF51 TWC registered?

LF51 TWC is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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