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LP12 ZRV

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

282,804 mi
Last recorded282,804 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 ZRV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 282,804 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 282,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 274,437 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 274,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 269,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 260,723 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 260,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 260,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 251,763 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 110,168 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 110,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 241,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 236,496 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 231,478 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 231,472 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 227,796 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 227,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 209,101 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 209,098 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2019 194,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 183,662 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 171,887 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 154,278 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 154,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 138,077 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,419 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 112,181 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 112,181 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,821 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,611 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,829 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,213 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 ZRV is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZRV, 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 ZRV is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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