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LR09 UGX

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

240,998 mi
Last recorded240,998 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto186,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 UGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 240,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 239,801 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 239,801 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 229,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 217,422 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 217,422 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 207,738 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 207,738 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 207,711 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 191,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 175,474 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 161,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 129,680 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 129,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 115,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,092 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 99,092 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LR09 UGX is a 2009 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 70.6%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 186,791 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 LR09 UGX, 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 17 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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LR09 UGX is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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