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X1 XAT

2015 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Gas bi-fuel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,960 mi
Last recorded167,960 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 London Taxis Int TX4121,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 XAT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 167,960 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on roll bar (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2026 160,276 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 153,475 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 153,475 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 146,839 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 139,495 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 139,495 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 133,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 126,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 116,592 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 100,870 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 91,700 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 91,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,433 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 91,433 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 86,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,524 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 78,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,535 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 53,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,408 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,162 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 22,162 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,648 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 11,648 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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X1 XAT is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 121,383 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X1 XAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 11 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X1 XAT is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 7 April 2015.

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