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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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Data last updated: · Based on 4,849 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
75.4%
Typical Mileage
144,228mi
Annual Mileage
20,333mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
16yrs

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.

78.8%
2014
75.7%
2013
75%
2012
72.2%
2011
70.6%
2010

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.

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

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.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52

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.

Low usage
14,422 mi/yr
Typical
20,333 mi/yr
Average
20,596 mi/yr
Heavy usage
25,685 mi/yr

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.

Average
11.1 years
Median
11.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
16 years

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.

Median
144,228 mi
75th Percentile
203,499 mi
95th Percentile
278,654 mi
Max Recorded
876,498 mi

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.

Best year
2014

78.8% MOT pass rate from 1,518 tests

Year to avoid
2010

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

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.

London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto reliable?
Based on 4,849 MOT tests, the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto has a 75.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto?
The most common MOT failures are suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto do per year?
The typical London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto does around 20,333 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto last?
Most London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models stay on UK roads for around 16 years based on our analysis of 185 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance 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 Elegance Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is 2014 with a 78.8% pass rate across 1,518 tests.