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LM08 YGX

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLM08 YGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 135,316 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020
Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,595 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush slight play

Pass 30 May 2019 106,825 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 88,837 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 88,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,281 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 78,281 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 70,225 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 182,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 51,290 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 51,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 173,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 157,022 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,540 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 23,528 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 13,136 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 May 2014 13,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 4,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil ,damp below turbo & on chassis [not dripping].

Pass 9 May 2013 117,188 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 117,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LM08 YGX is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LM08 YGX, 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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LM08 YGX is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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