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LF51 TXB

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

322,148 mi
Last recorded322,148 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TXB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 322,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 315,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 309,497 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 304,281 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 297,084 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 290,499 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 282,778 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 282,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 274,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil presser dash light not working .note broken wire hanging at that point .?

Pass 6 Nov 2013 267,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 267,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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 TXB is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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