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LG58 MHM

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto182,401 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 MHM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021
Pass 11 Oct 2021
Pass 11 Feb 2021
Pass 10 Feb 2020
Pass 19 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019
Fail 11 Feb 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2018
Fail 5 Feb 2018

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake anti slipper slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2017 181,215 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 181,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017
Fail 31 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016
Fail 2 Dec 2016

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated bothside (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 150,543 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 140,880 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 125,335 miles

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

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

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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LG58 MHM is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG58 MHM, 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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LG58 MHM is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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