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LG51 CWY

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

333,043 mi
Last recorded333,043 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 CWY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 333,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 332,737 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 314,192 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 304,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 294,933 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 280,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 280,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 273,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 267,403 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 267,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 251,525 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 232,045 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 216,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 203,009 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 202,798 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 199,362 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 199,615 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 187,822 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 187,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 187,810 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 187,662 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 187,642 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 187,500 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 146,939 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f slight wear in wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 146,182 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 123,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 122,669 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight wear in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear brake slight binding

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Apr 2009 91,504 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 91,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

fof lanp swith incorect switch

Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,000 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake back plate appears misted with oil

Fail 23 Oct 2008 81,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake back plate appears misted with oil

Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 80,850 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 80,849 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,557 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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LG51 CWY is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG51 CWY, 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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LG51 CWY is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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