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LR15 PYL

2015 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,917 mi
Last recorded229,917 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 London Taxis Int TX4121,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR15 PYL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 229,917 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 224,170 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 218,929 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 213,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 213,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 198,154 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 198,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 May 2023 186,249 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 186,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 176,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 176,631 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/F FOG LAMP INOP

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM TURBO (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play O/S AND N/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 176,630 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission LEAKING FROM DIFF OIL OVER EXHAUST AND REAR BRAKE DISCS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth VERY CLOSE TO BEING WORN (1.1.2 (c))

N/S/F FOG LAMP INOP

NO COOLANT IN TANK

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM TURBO (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play O/S AND N/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 162,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 146,947 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 146,947 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 134,712 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 134,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,795 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,749 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,340 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,811 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 76,811 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,492 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,165 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,580 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 36,580 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,463 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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LR15 PYL is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 121,383 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR15 PYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 11 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR15 PYL is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 18 March 2015.

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