London Taxis INT TX4

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2008 · 2,486 cc

LB08 LGNMOT history

LB08 LGN is a multi-colour diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 331,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2022
Mileage
331,696 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2020
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
20,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 LGN was last recorded at 331,696 miles on 2 Dec 2020, 6,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
325,210 miles · 22 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
6,486 miles
Average per year
20,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 331,696 miles
  • 2019 – 325,210 miles
  • 2018 – 311,489 miles
  • 2017 – 298,758 miles
  • 2016 – 273,112 miles
  • 2015 – 245,967 miles
  • 2014 – 216,474 miles
  • 2013 – 181,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    760936984039
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    571199723756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    735414962458
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass331,696 miles (+6,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    331,696 miles
    Test number
    581135288881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass325,210 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    325,210 miles
    Test number
    741035244369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail324,210 miles1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    324,210 miles
    Test number
    368649236948
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    862631834111
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass311,489 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    311,489 miles
    Test number
    268112319300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail311,488 miles (+7,220)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,488 miles
    Test number
    740240237548
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass304,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    304,268 miles
    Test number
    402590919946
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    456691693186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass298,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    298,758 miles
    Test number
    166935646497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail298,758 miles (+12,312)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,758 miles
    Test number
    214071803530
    • Repaired at testNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake disc warped (3.7.B.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake disc warped (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass286,446 miles (+13,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    286,446 miles
    Test number
    533468500518
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass273,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    273,112 miles
    Test number
    689497168606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    472645473190
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch in boot (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryG/box cooler pipe leaking

  17. Pass260,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    260,176 miles
    Test number
    912906537390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail260,176 miles (+14,209)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,176 miles
    Test number
    360650125451
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r suspension arm bolt is insecure.

  19. Pass245,967 miles (+29,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    245,967 miles
    Test number
    825384545286
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass216,474 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    216,474 miles
    Test number
    548184134262
    • NoteG/box oil cooler pipes leaking

  21. Fail216,474 miles (+17,639)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,474 miles
    Test number
    509944934274
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteG/box oil cooler pipes leaking

  22. Pass198,835 miles (+17,781)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    198,835 miles
    Test number
    437871554064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass181,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    181,054 miles
    Test number
    827113033253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Questions about LB08 LGN

Does LB08 LGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 LGN expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LGN?
The MOT on LB08 LGN expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 LGN done?
LB08 LGN was recorded at 331,696 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2020, an average of 20,685 miles a year.
Has LB08 LGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LGN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LB08 LGN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 LGN find?
LB08 LGN passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: offside inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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