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LG51 CXJ

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests41 (27 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate65.9%

Mileage

520,632 mi
Last recorded520,632 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 CXJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

27 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 520,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 518,942 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 518,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 505,093 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 505,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported on hub (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure on chassis above axle (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 491,762 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 476,213 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 447,420 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 447,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 427,676 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 427,625 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 419,631 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 419,601 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 Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 410,647 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 403,140 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 403,122 miles

Front Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 392,256 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 381,301 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 374,458 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 374,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S Inner sill corrodid

Pass 20 Mar 2012 364,314 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 353,467 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 349,698 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 342,783 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 342,771 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 332,019 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 332,010 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2010 316,582 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 316,561 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 306,516 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Offside tyre close to fouling vehicle on full lock

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

Pass 15 May 2009 288,916 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 288,872 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 274,846 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 274,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 250,429 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 250,404 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 235,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007

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

Fail 9 May 2007 214,171 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 159,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 153,770 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 CXJ is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.9%.

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 LG51 CXJ, 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 CXJ is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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