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LF51 TXP

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

363,583 mi
Last recorded363,583 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 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 TXP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 363,583 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting c pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 435,596 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 435,520 miles

Intermediate drop arm modification unsafe steering idler (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 328,429 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 328,405 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 305,229 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 305,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 297,982 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 297,447 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 290,953 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 281,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 281,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 272,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 261,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 255,705 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 255,705 miles

Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 240,503 miles

n/s/f tyre showing cracking to rim bead

n/s/rear tyre on wear indicators

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 TXP is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TXP, 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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What year was LF51 TXP registered?

LF51 TXP is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LF51 TXP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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