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LP11 KGJ

2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

348,926 mi
Last recorded348,926 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto168,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 KGJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 348,926 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2026 343,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 335,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 324,584 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 313,293 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 303,413 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 292,824 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 284,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 274,334 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 274,334 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 262,100 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 262,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 251,614 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 251,614 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 237,953 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 233,611 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 233,611 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 222,309 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 222,309 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 209,611 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 198,047 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 185,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 172,152 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 172,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 160,750 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 144,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 130,529 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 130,529 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,313 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 109,522 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 91,635 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 83,186 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,497 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,264 miles

Oil leak

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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LP11 KGJ is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 168,808 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 LP11 KGJ, 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 15 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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LP11 KGJ is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 23 August 2011.

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