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LS62 NWJ

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

180,740 mi
Last recorded180,740 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 NWJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 180,740 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 172,598 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 172,598 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 168,117 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 168,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 160,145 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 149,899 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 149,899 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 143,277 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 143,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 141,127 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 140,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 139,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 129,177 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 129,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 118,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,324 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 108,324 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,374 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 96,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,338 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,886 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 28,789 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 23,017 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 7,726 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,182 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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LS62 NWJ is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 138,166 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 LS62 NWJ, 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 14 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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LS62 NWJ is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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