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LX51 OBK

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

463,687 mi
Last recorded463,687 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 OBK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 463,687 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 463,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 389,855 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 389,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting subframe on full lock (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 376,898 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 376,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All 4 subframe mountings worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis cracked at steering box mounting (marked) (6.1.A.1)

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective Safety Catch Siezed (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 365,928 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 364,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 358,328 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 350,812 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 343,104 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 334,244 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 313,201 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 303,383 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 303,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LX51 OBK is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LX51 OBK, 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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What year was LX51 OBK registered?

LX51 OBK is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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