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LF51 UAJ

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

579,145 mi
Last recorded579,145 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UAJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 579,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 10 Jan 2017 560,682 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 545,063 miles

o/s front tyre wearing thin on edge

service /parking brake efficiencies just met requirements

Fail 14 Jul 2016 545,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre wearing thin on edge

service /parking brake efficiencies just met requirements

Pass 8 Jul 2015 508,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 516,454 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 468,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from n/s rear wheel hub

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 449,655 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 429,861 miles

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

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 UAJ is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 350,974 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 UAJ, 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 24 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 UAJ is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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