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London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto reliable? We analysed 2,660 real MOT tests across 187 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,660 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.7%
Typical Mileage
174,148mi
Annual Mileage
20,246mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
19yrs

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and track rod end ball joint has excessive play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto.

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

73%
2011
71.3%
2010
72.6%
2009
72.6%
2008
70.4%
2007

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 48
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 46
Registration plate lamp not working 42
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 37
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 31
coil spring broken 28

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
13,925 mi/yr
Typical
20,246 mi/yr
Average
21,962 mi/yr
Heavy usage
27,968 mi/yr

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2011 163 73.0% 131,084 200,991 266,832
2010 400 71.3% 114,042 191,525 264,760
2009 660 72.6% 96,357 147,431 209,233
2008 555 72.6% 117,813 172,158 226,226
2007 834 70.4% 128,817 185,359 263,127

How Long Does a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto Last?

Based on 187 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
9.8 years
Median
12.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
19 years

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
174,148 mi
75th Percentile
240,274 mi
95th Percentile
352,780 mi
Max Recorded
565,945 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2011

73.0% MOT pass rate from 163 tests

Year to avoid
2007

70.4% MOT pass rate from 834 tests

The best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.0% across 163 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto THIS CAR 71.7% 2,660 174,148 mi 19 yrs
London Taxis Int TX4 72.9% 310,078 165,288 mi 20 yrs
London Taxis Int Tx II 70.4% 168,997 255,001 mi 24 yrs
London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze 67% 72,025 337,520 mi 28 yrs
Kawasaki Zx 600 E6F 90.5% 1,335 12,170 mi 21 yrs

Compared to the London Taxis Int TX4 (72.9% pass rate) and the London Taxis Int Tx II (70.4% pass rate), the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.7% across 2,660 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (63 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (55), and track rod end ball joint has excessive play (52). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto owner drives around 20,246 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models stay on UK roads for around 19 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto reliable?
Based on 2,660 MOT tests, the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto has a 71.7% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, parking brake: efficiency below requirements, and track rod end ball joint has excessive play. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto do per year?
The typical London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto does around 20,246 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto last?
Most London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models stay on UK roads for around 19 years based on our analysis of 187 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is 2011 with a 73.0% pass rate across 163 tests.