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LO12 LXX

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

256,076 mi
Last recorded256,076 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 LXX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 256,076 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 244,036 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 244,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 237,194 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 222,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 209,473 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 209,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 197,837 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 197,837 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 192,433 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 192,433 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 186,381 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 170,235 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 153,076 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 140,208 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 140,208 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,653 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 118,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,195 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,482 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 52,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,221 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 29,221 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto?

Based on 4,849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
20,333
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
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LO12 LXX is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 138,166 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 TX4 Elegance Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO12 LXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LO12 LXX is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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