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LS61 UTB

2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

400,676 mi
Last recorded400,676 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto168,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 UTB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 400,676 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 382,203 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 382,203 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected steering ram (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Radius arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 367,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 352,835 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 337,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 314,686 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 314,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 291,477 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 275,498 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 275,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 257,598 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 257,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 239,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 223,856 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 223,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 208,228 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 208,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop broken (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 206,571 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 191,195 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 191,195 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 173,512 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 155,670 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 138,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 119,038 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 103,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,190 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 82,190 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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LS61 UTB is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto 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 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 168,808 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 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 LS61 UTB, 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 15 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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LS61 UTB is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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