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LS57 UPM

2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

383,630 mi
Last recorded383,630 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto185,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 UPM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 383,630 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch seam visible from in boot area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside very slight lag in operation creating a slight imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 360,916 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper bar corroded: Will not hold up to a rear impact.

Fail 6 Jan 2020 360,867 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Cooler pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Bumper bar corroded: Will not hold up to a rear impact.

Central Front Transmission lock (automatic) missing on shifter lock, can change gear with no way of controlling.

Pass 5 Apr 2019

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2019

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

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2013 54,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,106 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 8,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,878 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,769 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,244 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 10,785 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 14 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?

Based on 2,660 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
20,246
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 48
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 46
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LS57 UPM is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 185,359 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS57 UPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS57 UPM is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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