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AE56 TLJ

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Silver Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

311,717 mi
Last recorded311,717 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 TLJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 311,717 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Both (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 308,783 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on n/s front and rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 308,695 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on n/s front and rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 291,247 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 291,102 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 271,756 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 256,687 miles

steering idler worn

Pass 22 Jul 2017 242,337 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 242,337 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to system leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 234,044 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 227,656 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 219,337 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 211,688 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 205,723 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 197,657 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 186,147 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 175,507 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 162,315 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 161,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 148,824 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 89,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,017 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 117,397 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 101,094 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,764 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,607 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,411 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,745 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,771 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 38,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,699 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 13,407 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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AE56 TLJ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Silver with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 216,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE56 TLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE56 TLJ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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