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LF51 TYB

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

339,444 mi
Last recorded339,444 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TYB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 339,444 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 339,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 334,292 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 318,198 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 304,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 280,719 miles
Fail 24 May 2016

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 279,261 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 266,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 343,991 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 334,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 318,507 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 TYB is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

LF51 TYB is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is LF51 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 TYB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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