London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze

Purple · Diesel · 2008 · 2,664 cc

LR08 YFVMOT history

LR08 YFV is a purple diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 391,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2023
Mileage
391,381 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
22,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX1 Bronze
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YFV was last recorded at 391,381 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 13,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
377,616 miles · 23 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
13,765 miles
Average per year
22,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 391,381 miles
  • 2021 – 377,616 miles
  • 2020 – 371,615 miles
  • 2019 – 350,070 miles
  • 2018 – 336,897 miles
  • 2016 – 280,196 miles
  • 2015 – 255,363 miles
  • 2014 – 229,370 miles
  • 2013 – 201,973 miles
  • 2012 – 174,342 miles
  • 2011 – 142,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass391,381 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel tank appears damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass391,381 miles (+13,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    391,381 miles
    Test number
    171294160045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass377,616 miles (+6,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    377,616 miles
    Test number
    878276754448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTape on speedo

  3. Pass371,615 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    371,615 miles
    Test number
    895685470455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail371,608 miles (+21,538)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    371,608 miles
    Test number
    858660137873
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass350,070 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    350,070 miles
    Test number
    354629013531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail348,988 miles (+12,091)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    348,988 miles
    Test number
    573676225829
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass336,897 miles (+48)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    336,897 miles
    Test number
    101528824528
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank appears damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail336,849 miles (+11,369)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    336,849 miles
    Test number
    418103865617
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank appears damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass325,480 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    325,480 miles
    Test number
    971732301373
    • AdvisoryAll Four Tyre Slightly Perished.
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs Wearing Thin More So O/S/F recommend Replacing (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail325,474 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    325,474 miles
    Test number
    647695647550
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken Front Cable Broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll Four Tyre Slightly Perished.
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs Wearing Thin More So O/S/F recommend Replacing (3.5.1i)

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    277876288872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    437211945200
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and dust cover split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass280,196 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    280,196 miles
    Test number
    528135023618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail280,155 miles (+24,792)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,155 miles
    Test number
    838018477800
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Gaiter also split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass255,363 miles (+25,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    255,363 miles
    Test number
    146905285420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass229,370 miles (+27,397)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    229,370 miles
    Test number
    628651774040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass201,973 miles (+27,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    201,973 miles
    Test number
    517153163053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass174,342 miles (+32,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    174,342 miles
    Test number
    945086082035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass142,231 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    142,231 miles
    Test number
    119118181083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass142,087 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    142,087 miles
    Test number
    735783981049
    • NoteAdvisepark brake just meet req

Questions about LR08 YFV

Does LR08 YFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 YFV expired on 25 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YFV?
The MOT on LR08 YFV expired on 25 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 YFV done?
LR08 YFV was recorded at 391,381 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 22,701 miles a year.
Has LR08 YFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YFV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 YFV 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 YFV find?
LR08 YFV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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