London Taxis Int Tx Ii
From 701 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 84 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 84 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 56 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 46 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 39 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 37 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 33 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 30 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 29 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 23 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27.5% of Tx Ii failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 39.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £175.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 68% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2005 | 73.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tx Iis tested had between 262,756 and 364,429 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 324,128 median miles, the Tx Ii has 0.01 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other London Taxis Int models
| London Taxis Int Tx4 | 67.9% |
Common questions
What is the London Taxis Int Tx Ii MOT pass rate?
The London Taxis Int Tx Ii has a 69% MOT pass rate based on 701 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a London Taxis Int Tx Ii?
The most common MOT failure on the London Taxis Int Tx Ii is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 84 failures. Other common issues include vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced.
What is the typical mileage of a London Taxis Int Tx Ii at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a London Taxis Int Tx Ii is 324,128 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 262,756 and 364,429 miles.
Buying a used Tx Ii?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69% pass rate and an average repair bill of £175 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 27.5% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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