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LS08 SYC

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,423 mi
Last recorded209,423 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto172,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SYC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 209,423 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been repaired and covered in waxoil so can not inspect (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 209,243 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been repaired and covered in waxoil so can not inspect (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 192,008 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 191,812 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 176,769 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 176,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 159,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 141,382 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,356 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,617 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 85,540 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,893 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,878 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?

Based on 2,660 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
20,246
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 48
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 46
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LS08 SYC is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 172,158 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 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS08 SYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS08 SYC registered?

LS08 SYC is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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