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LF51 TWG

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

469,400 mi
Last recorded469,400 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TWG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 469,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tested in wet condition

Pass 18 Mar 2019 452,567 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 452,564 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 431,340 miles

Front Wishbone bush's deteriorated

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 431,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner sill marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner door sill marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Wishbone bush's deteriorated

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2017 429,229 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 412,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 396,735 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cracked in various places

Fail 1 Sep 2016 396,735 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front headlamp cracked in various places

Pass 10 Mar 2016 380,928 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 364,872 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 364,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 350,089 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 331,963 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 331,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 316,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 287,814 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 TWG is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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