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LF51 TXY

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

434,251 mi
Last recorded434,251 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 434,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 422,128 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 422,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 410,820 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 410,815 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel-arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel-arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2015 398,028 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 398,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 387,646 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 376,208 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 364,402 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 350,722 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 350,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 TXY is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF51 TXY?

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What year was LF51 TXY registered?

LF51 TXY is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is LF51 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 TXY shows 12 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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