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LM57 DKF

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

310,072 mi
Last recorded310,072 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto182,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 DKF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 310,072 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 310,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose nut missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 294,669 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 294,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 280,849 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency limit only just met. Requires adjustment

Pass 3 Dec 2016 256,025 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 256,022 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 230,117 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 230,113 miles

Centre Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 200,700 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 176,557 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 176,557 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 147,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 119,094 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 93,766 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,575 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 62 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 33,901 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 15 miles

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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LM57 DKF 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 68.4%.

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 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 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 LM57 DKF, 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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LM57 DKF is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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