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DK57 LVO

2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,378 mi
Last recorded180,378 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze201,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 LVO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 180,378 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 178,766 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 269,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 263,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 263,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 253,613 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 244,718 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front windscreen has a chip, not adversely affecting driver's view

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 218,304 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 218,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure middle bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear noise from prop shaft

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 195,820 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 195,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 177,407 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 150,584 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?

Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
24,382
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Headlamp aim too high 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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DK57 LVO is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 201,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK57 LVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK57 LVO is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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