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2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto
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ExpiredMileage
429,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer sill corroded, covered in under sealant.
Nearside Front Outer wing, slightly damaged.
Nearside Rear boot floor corroded, covered in under sealant.
Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear boot floor corroded
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play insecure in linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear boot floor corroded
Electrical wiring insecure front of radiator (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of B post area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear boot floor badly corroded - hole formed
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of B post area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear boot floor badly corroded - hole formed
Electrical wiring inadequately secured in passenger side footwell and around starter motor and bulkhead in engine compartment (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, transmission and rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated near starter motor (4.11 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage box (2.1.5 (a))
throttle pedal travel modified
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn All 4 bushes worn out especially on N/S of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed vin no. on front slam panel incorrect. (0.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe n/s/f bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe o/s/f bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in centre along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in centre along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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LS09 PKC is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.
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 LS09 PKC, 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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LS09 PKC is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 15 April 2009.
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