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LO08 HDE

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

172,581 mi
Last recorded172,581 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto182,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 HDE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 172,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 169,373 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 131,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 127,099 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 111,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 100,530 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel

Nearside Rear hand brake cable support bracket cracked

Offside Front slight play in wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,812 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,092 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,074 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 60,074 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 59,609 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,844 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,286 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,971 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,525 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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LO08 HDE is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LO08 HDE, 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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LO08 HDE is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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