London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,652 real DVSA MOT tests on the London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto is free play in the steering, measured at the rim ... — this model is 17 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,652 MOT tests, 2.52% of all London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto tests recorded this as a failure.
Steering faults include worn track rod ends, power steering leaks, and rack wear. These are safety-critical — any play in the steering should be investigated immediately.
The failures span 2 categories: Steering, Suspension. If you're inspecting a London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto:
Steering — check for free play in the steering, measured at the rim .... Suspension — check for suspension pin, bush or joint worn.
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London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto?
Based on 1,652 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is free play in the steering, measured at the rim ... — at 17x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include suspension pin, bush or joint worn.
Is the London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto reliable based on MOT data?
The London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto has 2 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is free play in the steering, measured at the rim .... Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto most commonly fails on free play in the steering, measured at the rim ... and suspension pin, bush or joint worn. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a London Taxis Int Tx4 Elegance Auto's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.