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LC58 YYT

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests37 (25 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

331,641 mi
Last recorded331,641 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto182,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 YYT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

25 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 331,641 miles

Free play detected at steering wheel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Free play detected at steering wheel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 319,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Free play detected at steering wheel

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 319,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Free play detected at steering wheel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 308,736 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 261,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 258,879 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 240,198 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 239,982 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019
Pass 13 Feb 2019
Fail 13 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018
Fail 26 Oct 2018

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2017 186,682 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 165,637 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 165,619 miles

Brake cable insecure Adjusting nuts (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 148,289 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015
Pass 21 Aug 2015 125,801 miles

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 124,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 124,491 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 96,470 miles
Pass 30 May 2013

pedal rubber

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

pedal rubber

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 56,980 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,854 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 13,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 13,975 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto?

Based on 3,757 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
19,373
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 80
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Registration plate lamp not working 63
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
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LC58 YYT is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 182,401 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC58 YYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC58 YYT is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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