2008 London Taxis INT TX4 2.5L Diesel · LR08 TYG
2008 London Taxis INT TX4 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 109,774 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- LONDON TAXIS INT TX4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 TYG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2023
- 109,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 TYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 London Taxis Int Tx4 (LR08 TYG) between January 2017 and January 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)”.
LR08 TYG Mileage History
- 16/01/201728,724 mi
- 15/05/201733,117 mi+4,393 mi
- 27/09/201739,879 mi+6,762 mi
- 28/09/201739,962 mi+83 mi
- 22/01/201845,655 mi+5,693 mi
- 14/05/201850,421 mi+4,766 mi
- 17/09/201857,731 mi+7,310 mi
- 21/01/201963,887 mi+6,156 mi
- 20/05/201968,982 mi+5,095 mi
- 20/05/201968,982 mi
- 16/09/201974,048 mi+5,066 mi
- 15/01/202079,216 mi+5,168 mi
- 20/05/202081,352 mi+2,136 mi
- 16/09/202081,920 mi+568 mi
- 21/05/202187,836 mi+5,916 mi
- 27/05/202188,121 mi+285 mi
- 19/01/202298,653 mi+10,532 mi
- 14/01/2023109,774 mi+11,121 mi
Average of roughly 13,524 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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