2014 LONDON TAXIS INT TX4 STYLE2.5L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the final recorded test, though the data set is nine years old. The last recorded inspection in May 2017 at 36,994 miles showed the car passing with no defects recorded. This indicates an improvement from the mechanical failures seen earlier in that same year, but the lack of any MOT records for the subsequent decade means the current state of the safety-critical components is unknown. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 2014 taxi, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. The record shows a significant burst of activity in early 2017, where the vehicle covered over 4,000 miles between February and May. Since the final entry at 36,994 miles, the mileage has not increased, suggesting the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. Such long-term storage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and seized brake calipers, regardless of the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A physical inspection must focus on the suspension and braking systems due to recurring faults flagged in 2017. The tester previously identified excessive play in the nearside front upper suspension arm and play in both front and rear wheel bearings. A buyer should verify if these components were replaced or if the bushings have perished from age. Additionally, the recorded coolant leak from February 2017 requires a thorough pressure test of the cooling system to ensure no hoses have become brittle during the years of disuse. The parking brake mechanism should also be checked for seizing, as the history noted significant efficiency issues and lack of reserve travel.