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LO61 OPR

2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

289,252 mi
Last recorded289,252 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto168,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 OPR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 289,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 272,178 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 257,289 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 257,289 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 250,487 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 250,487 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 241,917 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 241,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 233,028 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 233,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 224,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 224,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 218,137 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 218,137 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 212,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 212,805 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 204,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 193,367 miles

All four rear trailing arm bushes worn.

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint gaiter splitting.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 193,367 miles

All four rear trailing arm bushes worn.

Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint gaiter splitting.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 181,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 170,008 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 158,662 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 158,662 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 146,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 135,657 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 135,657 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 123,748 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 123,748 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 112,599 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 112,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,569 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 104,569 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,043 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 87,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,212 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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LO61 OPR is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 168,808 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 LO61 OPR, 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 15 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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LO61 OPR is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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