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

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Is the London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto reliable? We analysed 3,757 real MOT tests across 190 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,757 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.1%
Typical Mileage
192,233mi
Annual Mileage
19,373mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
20yrs

The London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto.

London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto Number Plates

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

London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

76.9%
2010
72.8%
2009
71.6%
2008
70.7%
2007
68.3%
2006

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

The most common reasons a London Taxis Int TX4 Silver 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 93
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 80
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Registration plate lamp not working 63
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 62
coil spring broken 60
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 52
position lamp(s) not working 46

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

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

Low usage
13,816 mi/yr
Typical
19,373 mi/yr
Average
20,138 mi/yr
Heavy usage
25,537 mi/yr

London Taxis Int TX4 Silver 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 Silver Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2010 572 76.9% 141,772 196,704 265,016
2009 760 72.8% 125,342 186,791 235,773
2008 802 71.6% 114,890 182,401 243,702
2007 1,426 70.7% 134,797 192,632 250,536
2006 189 68.3% 191,080 247,882 296,070

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

Based on 190 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
12.3 years
Median
12.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
20 years

London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
192,233 mi
75th Percentile
251,129 mi
95th Percentile
345,852 mi
Max Recorded
532,880 mi

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

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

Best year
2010

76.9% MOT pass rate from 572 tests

Year to avoid
2006

68.3% MOT pass rate from 189 tests

The best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.9% across 572 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.3% — 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 Silver 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 Silver Auto THIS CAR 72.1% 3,757 192,233 mi 20 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
Lambretta 150 90.4% 1,163 2,910 mi 23 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 Silver Auto sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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

The London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.1% across 3,757 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (93 recorded failures), suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (80), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (71). 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 Silver Auto owner drives around 19,373 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 Silver Auto models stay on UK roads for around 20 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 Silver Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto reliable?
Based on 3,757 MOT tests, the London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto has a 72.1% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto do per year?
The typical London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto does around 19,373 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto last?
Most London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto models stay on UK roads for around 20 years based on our analysis of 190 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a London Taxis Int TX4 Silver 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 Silver Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto is 2010 with a 76.9% pass rate across 572 tests.