London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto
From 247 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 33 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 33 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 59.4% of Tx4 Elegance Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 8.7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £138.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 79.8% | 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tx4 Elegance Autos tested had between 185,951 and 256,357 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 215,998 median miles, the Tx4 Elegance Auto has 0.011 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 Tx4 Elegance Auto MOT pass rate?
The London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto has a 75.7% MOT pass rate based on 247 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto is 215,998 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 185,951 and 256,357 miles.
Buying a used Tx4 Elegance Auto?
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 75.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £138 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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