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LF51 UAL

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

379,549 mi
Last recorded379,549 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UAL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 379,549 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 370,472 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 370,472 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 364,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 357,248 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 357,243 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 353,605 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 353,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 341,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 341,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 331,539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 321,756 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 UAL is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

LF51 UAL is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LF51 UAL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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