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LR14 YHV

2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

205,821 mi
Last recorded205,821 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto129,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 YHV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 205,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 200,821 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 194,273 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 189,157 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 181,306 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 178,403 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 174,324 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 164,025 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 156,878 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 149,681 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 149,141 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 149,141 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 144,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 144,088 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,689 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 127,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 113,467 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,779 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,386 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear parking brake just met its limits; Rear brake would appear to require some adjustment;

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,278 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 72,278 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,881 miles

Front both sides brake discs lipped

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,832 miles

both front discs lipped

o/s rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,132 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,245 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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LR14 YHV is a 2014 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 84%.

Across all 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 129,125 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 LR14 YHV, 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 12 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR14 YHV is a 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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