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2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSHAPE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Centre Rear axle oil weep
Front Brakes seem to be close to imbalance ,should be looked at .
Front brakes close to imbalance ,as applying presser
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside front tyre wearing uneven
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto?
Based on 4,849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LO12 LYJ is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 LO12 LYJ, 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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LO12 LYJ is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 28 June 2012.
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