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LP61 NFH

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,774 mi
Last recorded204,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 NFH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 204,774 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 204,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cyl (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 202,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 199,102 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 195,023 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 194,993 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 191,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 183,843 miles

advise wipers

Pass 7 Dec 2021 177,182 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 177,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 171,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 168,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 160,441 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 160,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 142,741 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,812 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 126,083 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 116,288 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 116,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,935 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 106,935 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,178 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 97,178 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,820 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,207 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,897 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,929 miles

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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LP61 NFH is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 138,166 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 LP61 NFH, 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 14 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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LP61 NFH is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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