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LF51 TZY

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

421,673 mi
Last recorded421,673 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TZY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 421,673 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 421,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 410,458 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 395,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2015 378,688 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 5 May 2015 362,384 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 112,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 344,865 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 321,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside centre seat belt buckle casing damaged but not effecting the operation of the seat belt buckle

offside seat belt buckle casing damaged but not effecting the operation of the seat belt buckle

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 TZY is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TZY, 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 TZY is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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