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AE56 TLU

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Multi-colour Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

295,393 mi
Last recorded295,393 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 TLU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2007
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 295,393 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 291,888 miles

fuel tank damp but has no visible signs of leaks

Fail 26 Feb 2020 291,849 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear brake pipe has been marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning intermittant loss of power steering (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank damp but has no visible signs of leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2019 284,531 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

fuel tank slightly damp, no obvious signs of a leak

Fail 24 Jul 2019 284,458 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

fuel tank slightly damp, no obvious signs of a leak

Pass 18 Feb 2019 278,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 271,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 263,929 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2017 256,442 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 256,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 248,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 241,292 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 233,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 223,871 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 213,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 201,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 190,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 177,899 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 177,807 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2013 164,421 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 152,537 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 138,843 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 124,330 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 124,330 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2011 110,509 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 110,509 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 95,576 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,877 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,708 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 67,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,478 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 53,478 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,745 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,461 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 6,274 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 TLU is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Multi-colour with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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