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LF51 TYK

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

376,030 mi
Last recorded376,030 miles
Recorded on23 May 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 TYK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 376,030 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 359,766 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 349,161 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 337,245 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 337,245 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 327,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 324,409 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 321,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 314,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 309,969 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 305,957 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 304,462 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 304,462 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,270 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 TYK is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

LF51 TYK is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LF51 TYK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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