London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto reliable? We analysed 4,849 real MOT tests across 185 vehicles to find out.
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The London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto.
London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance 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 Elegance Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1,518 | 78.8% | 78,415 | 129,125 | 182,231 |
| 2013 | 857 | 75.7% | 76,210 | 138,922 | 192,171 |
| 2012 | 983 | 75.0% | 82,919 | 138,166 | 193,426 |
| 2011 | 1,243 | 72.2% | 109,522 | 168,808 | 227,575 |
| 2010 | 235 | 70.6% | 134,615 | 194,060 | 248,032 |
How Long Does a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto Last?
Based on 185 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto vehicles on UK roads.
London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.8% MOT pass rate from 1,518 tests
70.6% MOT pass rate from 235 tests
The best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.8% across 1,518 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.6% — 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 Elegance 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 Elegance Auto THIS CAR | 75.4% | 4,849 | 144,228 mi | 16 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 |
| Honda Fsh 125-M | 84.3% | 2,009 | 19,754 mi | — 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 Elegance Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.4% across 4,849 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto are suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (72 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (43), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (40). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto owner drives around 20,333 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 Elegance Auto models stay on UK roads for around 16 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.