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LX51 OBW

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

322,427 mi
Last recorded322,427 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze346,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 OBW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 322,427 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 316,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 309,909 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 302,921 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 302,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 295,755 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 288,306 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 279,970 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 270,810 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 263,561 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 258,605 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 258,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 251,622 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?

Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
21,868
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,326
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,069
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,916
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,783
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,280
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LX51 OBW is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 346,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX51 OBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LX51 OBW registered?

LX51 OBW is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for LX51 OBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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