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LN08 UNM

2008 London Taxis Int FX4

Blue Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,142 mi
Last recorded262,142 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int FX4172,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 UNM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 262,142 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 260,666 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 260,666 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 253,517 miles

Nearside Front drag link end gater slight split

Pass 26 Feb 2019 243,547 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 243,545 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 233,658 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 227,429 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 218,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 210,649 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 210,649 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 201,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 191,843 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 191,843 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 183,233 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 174,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 162,630 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 162,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 150,042 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 150,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 135,928 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 135,928 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 123,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 123,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LN08 UNM is a 2008 London Taxis Int FX4 in Blue with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 172,132 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 FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN08 UNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LN08 UNM is a 2008 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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