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LL12 EEB

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

226,240 mi
Last recorded226,240 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 EEB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 226,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 216,180 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 206,569 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 197,033 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 188,454 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 188,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 183,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 176,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 168,719 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 168,719 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 162,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 160,674 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 158,284 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 158,284 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 156,439 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 149,786 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 140,946 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 133,395 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 133,395 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 8 May 2018 123,159 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 115,435 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 105,756 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,801 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 87,031 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,902 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 65,146 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,475 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,582 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,010 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 23,117 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto?

Based on 4,849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
20,333
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
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LL12 EEB is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 138,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL12 EEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LL12 EEB is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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