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CAB 81E

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,766 mi
Last recorded141,766 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAB 81E
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 141,766 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 139,979 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 139,979 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 139,149 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 139,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 138,529 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 138,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment top nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 138,064 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 137,460 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 135,483 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 133,676 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 133,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 131,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,642 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 128,642 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 118,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,206 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,617 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,394 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,390 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,492 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 51,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 51,934 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,456 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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CAB 81E is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 149,987 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 CAB 81E, 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 14 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CAB 81E registered?

CAB 81E is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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