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LX51 OCL

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

497,492 mi
Last recorded497,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 497,492 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 393,897 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 393,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 378,528 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 387,089 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 387,079 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 137,360 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 356,270 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 356,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) X2 (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) X2 (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 356,226 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) x2 (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) x2 (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 356,270 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 356,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 344,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 331,204 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 322,518 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 322,518 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 OCL is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LX51 OCL, 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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LX51 OCL is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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