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LF51 TXN

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

321,442 mi
Last recorded321,442 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TXN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 321,442 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s rear door pillar corroded at switch

rear chassis corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 321,439 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested centre exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking p.a.s box area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s rear door pillar corroded at switch

rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 304,217 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 304,171 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (Marked in white) (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 282,096 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 282,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering idler (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 247,470 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 280,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 200,801 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 197,302 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 191,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 182,238 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 177,816 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 172,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 168,093 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 162,831 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 TXN is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TXN, 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 TXN is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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