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LR08 TXW

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze157,165 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 TXW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 365,250 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 365,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020
Pass 22 Feb 2019 336,319 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 336,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 308,985 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 308,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 280,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 257,071 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 231,318 miles

both outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 203,887 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 203,848 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 172,636 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 172,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 139,324 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,161 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,748 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,665 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 111 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?

Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
24,382
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Headlamp aim too high 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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LR08 TXW is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 157,165 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR08 TXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR08 TXW registered?

LR08 TXW is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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