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LP59 BWH

2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

455,673 mi
Last recorded455,673 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto196,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 BWH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 455,673 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 424,279 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 401,120 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 392,397 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 392,166 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 382,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 382,584 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced C post corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn center bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 370,763 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 370,751 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 369,646 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 346,505 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 321,667 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 298,651 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 278,456 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 256,588 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 237,571 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 214,001 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 196,841 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 196,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 175,229 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 156,553 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 156,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 134,291 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto?

Based on 3,757 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
19,373
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 80
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Registration plate lamp not working 63
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
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LP59 BWH is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 196,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP59 BWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 16 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LP59 BWH is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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