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LF51 TWP

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Multi-colour Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

236,790 mi
Last recorded236,790 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TWP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 236,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play need changing soon

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 30 Jan 2019 236,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working connection (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play need changing soon

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 28 Jun 2018 225,676 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f head lamps deteriorating need changing soon

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 21 Apr 2017 224,044 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 219,362 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 219,362 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 214,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 208,684 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 208,684 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 201,440 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 201,440 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 193,874 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 193,874 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 184,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 184,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 173,680 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 TWP is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Multi-colour with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LF51 TWP, 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 TWP is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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