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LF51 TYO

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Multi-colour Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

299,800 mi
Last recorded299,800 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TYO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 299,800 miles

Oil leak ()

near side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2016 279,188 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 279,188 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 258,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 233,958 miles

Offside Front Inner edge worn

Pass 11 Jun 2015 230,340 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 221,364 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 221,364 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 218,260 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 218,260 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 209,610 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 TYO is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Multi-colour with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

LF51 TYO is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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