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LP59 KGA

2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Multi-colour Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

233,896 mi
Last recorded233,896 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto196,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 KGA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2010
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 233,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 218,829 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 218,829 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 218,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 218,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 212,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 212,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 198,406 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 188,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop

Pass 16 Aug 2018 181,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 174,340 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 174,328 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 162,892 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 162,890 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 151,804 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 143,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt short rod (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 143,771 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt short rod (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 137,657 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 137,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil Leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 122,471 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

low brake pad warning wire broken at nearside wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2014 113,944 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 113,944 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 105,770 miles

Offside front tyre runing low on inner edge

Oil leak

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 KGA is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Multi-colour with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KGA, 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 KGA is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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