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LF51 TZP

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

463,138 mi
Last recorded463,138 miles
Recorded on10 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 TZP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 463,138 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 463,138 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 449,515 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 443,116 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 443,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 431,795 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 431,790 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 418,951 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 418,950 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 404,643 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing smooth

Fail 9 Jan 2015 404,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing smooth

Pass 8 Aug 2014 394,340 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 394,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 377,476 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 TZP is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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