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LP12 LDJ

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

159,216 mi
Last recorded159,216 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 LDJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 159,216 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 157,736 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 146,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 141,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 133,554 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 133,554 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users leak from diesel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 131,087 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 131,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 125,779 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 125,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 121,022 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 110,653 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 110,653 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,872 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 106,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,305 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 95,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,894 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,988 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,290 miles

Nearside Front gear box oil cooler sign of oil weep

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear window wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,477 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,911 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 45,505 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,727 miles

Slight residue on offside back plate from axle.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 26,831 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,776 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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LP12 LDJ is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LP12 LDJ, 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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LP12 LDJ is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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