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LK12 GFU

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,451 mi
Last recorded138,451 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 GFU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 138,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 130,986 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 105,241 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 105,240 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,537 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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LK12 GFU is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK12 GFU, 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 LK12 GFU registered?

LK12 GFU is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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The MOT history for LK12 GFU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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