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LP60 YKV

2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

191,008 mi
Last recorded191,008 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto168,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP60 YKV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 191,008 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 177,508 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 173,507 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 173,507 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 170,065 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 170,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 160,941 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 160,939 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 152,373 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 145,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 145,239 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 138,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 138,581 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 130,498 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 130,218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure drivers wing mirror (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 122,294 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 122,294 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LAMP CLUSTER BROKEN AND SHARP EDGES (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LAMP CLUSTER BROKEN AND SHARP EDGES (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,939 miles

Both rear light clusters cracked up at upper end.

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 115,562 miles

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

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

Both rear light clusters cracked up at upper end.

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)

PARKING BRAKES NEED READJUSTING. JUST PASSED RBT.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 106,544 miles

BOTH REAR LAMP CLUSTERS DAMAGED BUT NO SHARP EDGES/WHITE LIGHT TO REAR.

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 106,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BOTH REAR LAMP CLUSTERS DAMAGED BUT NO SHARP EDGES/WHITE LIGHT TO REAR.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,305 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 97,300 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 87,023 miles

Nearside rear light cluster damaged/cracked but no sharp edges.

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,023 miles

Nearside rear light cluster damaged/cracked but no sharp edges.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 76,034 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 75,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,264 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LP60 YKV is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 168,808 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 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 LP60 YKV, 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 15 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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LP60 YKV is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 2 February 2011.

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