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LL08 NYP

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

503,433 mi
Last recorded503,433 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 NYP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 503,433 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 498,202 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 490,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 479,247 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 468,383 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 468,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 468,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 463,981 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 457,000 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 443,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 433,840 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017
Pass 19 May 2017 913,163 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016
Pass 19 May 2016 391,685 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 381,867 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 371,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 353,722 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 353,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 341,130 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 329,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2013 329,931 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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LL08 NYP is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 190,038 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL08 NYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LL08 NYP is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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