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LF51 TWW

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

327,813 mi
Last recorded327,813 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TWW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 327,813 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 19 Nov 2016 324,085 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 324,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure bottom bush worn (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 309,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 285,710 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 285,710 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TWW is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWW, 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 TWW is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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