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SN56 MLZ

2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

328,090 mi
Last recorded328,090 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze201,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 MLZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 328,090 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 328,090 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 328,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 328,078 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 324,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

slight play in steering idler

Fail 16 Apr 2019 324,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear avle at panard mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) lower uj excessivly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lock nut not through nylock (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess nut loose (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

play in steering idler

Pass 2 Oct 2018 312,669 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 312,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 291,340 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 291,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 291,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 227,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 193,105 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 158,511 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 157,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 134,440 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?

Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
24,382
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Headlamp aim too high 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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SN56 MLZ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 201,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN56 MLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN56 MLZ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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