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LF51 TYG

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

382,026 mi
Last recorded382,026 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TYG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 382,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 374,135 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,229 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides all four bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 359,567 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 352,162 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 342,654 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 339,956 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 330,276 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 330,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 320,513 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front steering idler arm has slight movement in pin, not excessive.

Fail 24 May 2013 320,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front steering idler arm has slight movement in pin, not excessive.

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 TYG is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Silver 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 TYG, 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 TYG is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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