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LX51 OBP

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

491,159 mi
Last recorded491,159 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 OBP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 491,159 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Hose damaged (1.1.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 490,797 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 467,969 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 416,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of o/s front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded at chassis clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 374,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 374,887 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 374,732 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 366,652 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 361,839 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 349,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 336,211 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 322,303 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 305,873 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 292,728 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?

Based on 839 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
17,791
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 29
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LX51 OBP is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX51 OBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX51 OBP registered?

LX51 OBP is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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The MOT history for LX51 OBP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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