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LR61 VTT

2011 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,203 mi
Last recorded159,203 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int FX4125,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 VTT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc
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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 159,203 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 159,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 146,278 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 133,616 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 133,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 122,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 122,595 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 122,595 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 122,551 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 119,827 miles

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 106,967 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 106,965 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner & outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 106,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,510 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 80,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,810 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,349 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,656 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 60,656 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,304 miles

O/S Wiper Spindel Inscure

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,065 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 38,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,106 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LR61 VTT is a 2011 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 125,881 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR61 VTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR61 VTT registered?

LR61 VTT is a 2011 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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