London Taxis INT TX4 Elegance Auto

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,499 cc

LR61 VTEMOT history

LR61 VTE is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Elegance Auto first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 251,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2024
Mileage
251,091 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
18,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Elegance Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VTE was last recorded at 251,091 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 10,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2014: 16 miles, lower than 78,780 miles on 19 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
240,714 miles · 23 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
10,377 miles
Average per year
18,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 251,091 miles
  • 2022 – 240,714 miles
  • 2021 – 228,013 miles
  • 2020 – 207,994 miles
  • 2019 – 192,322 miles
  • 2018 – 171,107 miles
  • 2017 – 157,904 miles
  • 2016 – 120,974 miles
  • 2015 – 73,276 miles
  • 2014 – 22,817 miles
  • 2013 – 78,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,091 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,091 miles (+10,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    251,091 miles
    Test number
    386528804114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass240,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    240,714 miles
    Test number
    311820464742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail240,714 miles (+7,069)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,714 miles
    Test number
    230884573686
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass233,645 miles (+5,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    233,645 miles
    Test number
    692315505981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass228,013 miles (+9,792)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    228,013 miles
    Test number
    289606488012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass218,221 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    218,221 miles
    Test number
    123683016150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail218,191 miles (+10,197)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,191 miles
    Test number
    277035868507
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak.

  8. Pass207,994 miles (+15,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    207,994 miles
    Test number
    796920050822
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine.

  9. Pass192,322 miles (+10,305)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    192,322 miles
    Test number
    378379531068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass182,017 miles (+10,910)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    182,017 miles
    Test number
    707317746846
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass171,107 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    171,107 miles
    Test number
    882498895227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass166,633 miles (+8,729)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    166,633 miles
    Test number
    906114828298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass157,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    157,904 miles
    Test number
    444517317606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail157,904 miles (+14,085)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,904 miles
    Test number
    461744695408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass143,819 miles (+22,845)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,819 miles
    Test number
    692085562957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,974 miles (+47,698)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    120,974 miles
    Test number
    535964213587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,276 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    747053852993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,852 miles (+45,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    338845625431
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass22,817 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,817 miles
    Test number
    449013464212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail22,817 miles (+22,801)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,817 miles
    Test number
    795073964246
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass16 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16 miles
    Test number
    249757104175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail16 miles (-78,764)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16 miles
    Test number
    339047904102
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass78,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,780 miles
    Test number
    325912663401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 VTE

Does LR61 VTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 VTE expired on 21 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VTE?
The MOT on LR61 VTE expired on 21 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 VTE done?
LR61 VTE was recorded at 251,091 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 18,132 miles a year.
Has LR61 VTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VTE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR61 VTE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR61 VTE find?
LR61 VTE passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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