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LP59 BVK

2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

310,209 mi
Last recorded310,209 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto191,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 BVK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 310,209 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 310,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 296,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 287,206 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 278,435 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 272,511 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 267,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 253,324 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 253,322 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 238,311 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 238,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 223,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 210,053 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 210,048 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 194,731 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 178,244 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 178,244 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure AND GLASS BROKEN (8.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering CROSS MEMBER (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 162,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 162,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 143,700 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 132,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 121,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,948 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 110,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 98,932 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?

Based on 2,660 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
20,246
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 48
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 46
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LP59 BVK is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 191,525 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP59 BVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LP59 BVK is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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