London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,664 cc

LR08 YFJMOT history

LR08 YFJ is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2020 and it has passed 3 of 6 MOT tests, with 158,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2020
Mileage
158,813 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
6
3 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX1 Bronze
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 YFJ was last recorded at 158,813 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 21,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,457 miles · 23 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
21,356 miles
Average per year
6,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,813 miles
  • 2019 – 137,457 miles
  • 2018 – 107,837 miles
  • 2017 – 98,940 miles
  • 2009 – 68,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,813 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both under sill & body mounts in several places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step/ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

6 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,813 miles (+21,356)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,813 miles
    Test number
    995953099899
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both under sill & body mounts in several places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step/ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass137,457 miles (+29,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,457 miles
    Test number
    542071162358
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded.

  3. Fail107,837 miles (+8,897)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,837 miles
    Test number
    913440739563
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play chauked (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  4. Pass98,940 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,940 miles
    Test number
    336189478188
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the requirement IT seems it need adjusutiong or repair

  5. Fail98,910 miles (+30,375)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,910 miles
    Test number
    492246272055
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play chauked (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  6. Pass68,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    971638269238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YFJ

Does LR08 YFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 YFJ expired on 22 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YFJ?
The MOT on LR08 YFJ expired on 22 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 YFJ done?
LR08 YFJ was recorded at 158,813 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 6,890 miles a year.
Has LR08 YFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YFJ has failed 3 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 YFJ 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 LR08 YFJ find?
LR08 YFJ failed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 7 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1; integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both under sill & body mounts in several places; nearside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 8 more.

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