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LG59 RDU

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,744 mi
Last recorded122,744 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto186,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 RDU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,744 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 122,744 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 106,966 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 106,966 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 77,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,511 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 48,821 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 27,117 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 13,348 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 70,284 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,063 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,837 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,574 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 27,574 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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LG59 RDU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 186,791 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 LG59 RDU, 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 17 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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What year was LG59 RDU registered?

LG59 RDU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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