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LP08 HKU

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

330,230 mi
Last recorded330,230 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto182,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 HKU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 330,230 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 330,047 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 330,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 316,673 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 316,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 304,743 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 304,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 290,153 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 290,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 277,576 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 277,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 264,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 351,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 237,377 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 223,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 210,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,561 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 80,561 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 73,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,411 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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LP08 HKU is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP08 HKU, 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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LP08 HKU is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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