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LM57 ZTC

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

373,975 mi
Last recorded373,975 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto172,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 ZTC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 373,975 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 373,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Locking pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Reverse light inop

Pass 7 Dec 2022 371,485 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 371,484 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 360,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 352,879 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 352,877 miles

Offside Front Brake disc insecure one disc bolt broken and insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 333,882 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 318,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 306,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 306,291 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 290,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 279,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 264,437 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 248,908 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 245,002 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 245,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 224,799 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 196,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 196,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 162,297 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 127,753 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,712 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,869 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,054 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,787 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 59 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?

Based on 2,660 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
20,246
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 48
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 46
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LM57 ZTC is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 172,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM57 ZTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM57 ZTC is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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