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LG08 CMF

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

299,777 mi
Last recorded299,777 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 CMF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 299,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer jacking point corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer jacking point corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 295,482 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 292,194 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 291,223 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 290,257 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 290,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 289,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 278,353 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 262,205 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 247,176 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 246,083 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 238,309 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 230,162 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 216,819 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 205,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016
Pass 16 Feb 2016
Pass 14 Aug 2015 261,002 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 244,330 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 230,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 212,735 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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LG08 CMF is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 190,038 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 CMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG08 CMF registered?

LG08 CMF is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is LG08 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 CMF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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