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LG08 CMU

2008 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,495 mi
Last recorded185,495 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int FX4172,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 CMU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 185,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 182,050 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 182,049 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 176,142 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 176,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 167,502 miles

parking brake just met requirement needs adjusting or repair

Pass 22 Feb 2017 153,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 131,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 131,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 108,618 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,619 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 82,619 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,421 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LG08 CMU is a 2008 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 172,132 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 FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 CMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG08 CMU is a 2008 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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