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LP13 HRD

2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

203,548 mi
Last recorded203,548 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP13 HRD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 203,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 197,179 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 194,692 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 189,225 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 186,120 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 181,413 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 175,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 175,690 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 168,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 164,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 160,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 160,296 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 150,991 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 150,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 143,411 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 143,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 135,742 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 129,584 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 129,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2017
Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,509 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,797 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,087 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,045 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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LP13 HRD is a 2013 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 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 138,922 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 LP13 HRD, 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 13 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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What year was LP13 HRD registered?

LP13 HRD is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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