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LP08 RWN

2008 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int FX4172,132 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 RWN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021
Pass 4 Mar 2019 142,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 124,301 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 119,036 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 119,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 109,496 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 92,975 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 92,975 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,352 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 85,995 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 85,969 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Noisey (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,593 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 205,146 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 205,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,855 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 78,855 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013
Fail 5 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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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LP08 RWN is a 2008 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LP08 RWN, 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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LP08 RWN is a 2008 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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