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LP59 PYA

2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

388,554 mi
Last recorded388,554 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto191,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 388,554 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rusty underside components.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 360,161 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 360,161 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 338,856 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 319,006 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 319,006 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 308,525 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 299,905 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 299,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 296,933 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 296,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 289,407 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 289,407 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 284,968 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 281,273 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 271,155 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 271,155 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 259,994 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 259,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 249,256 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 249,256 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 239,822 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 225,962 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 225,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 214,719 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 214,665 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged CRACKED (7.2.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 201,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 186,689 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 186,689 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 173,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 159,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 159,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 129,027 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 128,513 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 128,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 PYA is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 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 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 PYA, 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 PYA is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 24 February 2010.

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