London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,486 cc

LP08 RWYMOT history

LP08 RWY is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 15 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 487,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2022
Mileage
487,307 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
29,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 RWY
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
15 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 RWY was last recorded at 487,307 miles on 10 May 2023, 19,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
468,016 miles · 30 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
19,291 miles
Average per year
29,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 487,307 miles
  • 2021 – 468,016 miles
  • 2020 – 430,055 miles
  • 2019 – 407,514 miles
  • 2018 – 377,779 miles
  • 2017 – 344,298 miles
  • 2016 – 303,012 miles
  • 2015 – 273,065 miles
  • 2014 – 239,866 miles
  • 2013 – 200,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail487,307 miles
  • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint on (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch within load bearing of seat belt mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch within load bearing of seat belt mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail487,307 miles (+19,291)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    487,307 miles
    Test number
    597540885157
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint on (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch within load bearing of seat belt mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch within load bearing of seat belt mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass468,016 miles (+20,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    468,016 miles
    Test number
    290121272404
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight travel

  3. Pass448,004 miles (+17,949)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    448,004 miles
    Test number
    884768682904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass430,055 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    430,055 miles
    Test number
    238284941964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail430,054 miles (+22,540)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    430,054 miles
    Test number
    328967372522
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass407,514 miles (+13,638)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    407,514 miles
    Test number
    848039256142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass393,876 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2020
    Odometer
    393,876 miles
    Test number
    293368255245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail393,874 miles (+16,095)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    393,874 miles
    Test number
    930933537565
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass377,779 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    377,779 miles
    Test number
    335870352868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail377,777 miles (+13,432)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    377,777 miles
    Test number
    567562882328
    • DangerousNearside Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass364,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    364,345 miles
    Test number
    347322977017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail364,345 miles (+20,047)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    364,345 miles
    Test number
    268127936963
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  13. Pass344,298 miles (+15,506)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    344,298 miles
    Test number
    879104035898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass328,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    328,792 miles
    Test number
    771596898813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail328,792 miles (+5,384)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    328,792 miles
    Test number
    623325167575
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass323,408 miles (+20,396)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    323,408 miles
    Test number
    625256081036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass303,012 miles (+29,947)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    303,012 miles
    Test number
    725809171846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass273,065 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    273,065 miles
    Test number
    207779835482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail273,064 miles (+33,198)15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,064 miles
    Test number
    256648635168
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass239,866 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    239,866 miles
    Test number
    439021094143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail239,864 miles (+19,060)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,864 miles
    Test number
    317520994187
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass220,804 miles (+20,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    220,804 miles
    Test number
    767508524086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass200,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    200,263 miles
    Test number
    256260793174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail200,263 miles11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,263 miles
    Test number
    419129883128
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LP08 RWY

Does LP08 RWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 RWY expired on 29 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 RWY?
The MOT on LP08 RWY expired on 29 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 RWY done?
LP08 RWY was recorded at 487,307 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 29,180 miles a year.
Has LP08 RWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 RWY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 RWY 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 LP08 RWY find?
LP08 RWY failed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 2 advisories: brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear metal brake pipe; brake performance unable to be tested; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint on, and 7 more.

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