London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,486 cc

LL08 XAMMOT history

LL08 XAM is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 206,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2023
Mileage
206,094 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
16,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 XAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 XAM was last recorded at 206,094 miles on 25 Apr 2022, 12,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,624 miles · 28 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
12,470 miles
Average per year
16,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 206,094 miles
  • 2021 – 193,624 miles
  • 2020 – 192,400 miles
  • 2019 – 187,412 miles
  • 2018 – 180,594 miles
  • 2017 – 171,823 miles
  • 2016 – 148,070 miles
  • 2015 – 136,972 miles
  • 2014 – 112,213 miles
  • 2013 – 83,296 miles
  • 2012 – 41,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,094 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake fluid low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Driver door strap bolts loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right.

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,094 miles (+12,470)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    206,094 miles
    Test number
    381326707517
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    193,624 miles
    Test number
    265397338774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail193,624 miles (+1,224)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,624 miles
    Test number
    526971423605
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  4. Pass192,400 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    192,400 miles
    Test number
    886970310558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass187,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    187,412 miles
    Test number
    230839723973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail187,412 miles (+2,409)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,412 miles
    Test number
    523789050063
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass185,003 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    185,003 miles
    Test number
    878207609632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass180,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    180,594 miles
    Test number
    568074429812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail180,594 miles (+1,375)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,594 miles
    Test number
    159923170403
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass179,219 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    179,219 miles
    Test number
    827683752642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass175,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    175,524 miles
    Test number
    674348640446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail175,524 miles (+3,701)19 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,524 miles
    Test number
    984966515461
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outter (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working Bothsides (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass171,823 miles (+12,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    171,823 miles
    Test number
    954937131206
    • AdvisorySlight wheel bearing play nsf

  14. Pass159,679 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    159,679 miles
    Test number
    884990168548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,451 miles (+130)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,451 miles
    Test number
    636662500943
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings has slight play
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low
    • AdvisoryDriver door strap bolts loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySump corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All round (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail159,321 miles (+11,251)5 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,321 miles
    Test number
    612865079880
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dust cover split (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on edge
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low
    • AdvisoryDriver door strap bolts loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175R16C (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split and fitted wrong (damaging windscreen)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 175R16C (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySump corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All round (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass148,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    148,070 miles
    Test number
    917261918923
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail148,070 miles (+1,078)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,070 miles
    Test number
    171400824049
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass146,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,992 miles
    Test number
    891875379564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail146,992 miles (+10,020)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,992 miles
    Test number
    628768686544
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass136,972 miles (+11,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    136,972 miles
    Test number
    872658054162
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (3.7.B.3)

  22. Pass125,863 miles (+13,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,863 miles
    Test number
    349670355174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  23. Pass112,213 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    112,213 miles
    Test number
    106805044343
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  24. Fail112,213 miles (+15,337)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,213 miles
    Test number
    526605244363
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  25. Pass96,876 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,876 miles
    Test number
    398177954126
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBodywork covered in white covers
    • NoteEml illuminated

  26. Fail96,876 miles (+13,580)10 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,876 miles
    Test number
    847455054167
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBodywork covered in white covers
    • NoteEml illuminated
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall kerbed and cut
    • NoteO/s/f wheel nuts loose? [rusty]

  27. Pass83,296 miles (+15,884)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,296 miles
    Test number
    888720743366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  28. Pass67,412 miles (+26,304)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,412 miles
    Test number
    398114153144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteRadiator header tank leaking
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings

  29. Fail41,108 miles2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,108 miles
    Test number
    569048632131
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads 3mm
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake pads look low though wheel

Questions about LL08 XAM

Does LL08 XAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 XAM expired on 27 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 XAM?
The MOT on LL08 XAM expired on 27 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 XAM done?
LL08 XAM was recorded at 206,094 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2022, an average of 16,601 miles a year.
Has LL08 XAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 XAM has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LL08 XAM 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 LL08 XAM find?
LL08 XAM passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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