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LR12 TSZ

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

240,000 mi
Last recorded240,000 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 TSZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 240,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 234,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 220,733 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 220,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 207,086 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 193,645 miles

Both front brake discs wearing.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 180,461 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 180,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 179,089 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 169,271 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 160,595 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 151,411 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 143,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 134,166 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 126,142 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 126,142 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,460 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,706 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,981 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 62,882 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,181 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 28,899 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 6,535 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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LR12 TSZ is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 LR12 TSZ, 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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LR12 TSZ is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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