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LP11 VOB

2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

386,811 mi
Last recorded386,811 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto168,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 VOB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 386,811 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 386,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2026 381,067 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 374,847 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 369,685 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 363,806 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 357,898 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 351,474 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 345,729 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 333,019 miles

Offside Front Slight movement at steering box fixings

Pass 1 Oct 2021 302,434 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 302,426 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear metal brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 277,059 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 277,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 275,769 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 256,756 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 238,937 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bar outer track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated center (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 223,785 miles

Oil leak

n/s f tyre have side well crack+n/rear have side well crack

Pass 30 Aug 2017 216,203 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 216,203 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 214,143 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 214,143 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 192,332 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 176,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 176,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 162,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 151,566 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 133,407 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 133,407 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 101,396 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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LP11 VOB is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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