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LG59 RFL

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

236,041 mi
Last recorded236,041 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto186,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 RFL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 236,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 230,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 224,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 220,802 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 217,384 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 206,835 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 206,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 196,012 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 196,012 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn mounting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 185,675 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 177,466 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 169,212 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brakes too high needs readjusting, passed rbt test.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 158,676 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 158,674 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 149,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 139,058 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 127,969 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 115,799 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 103,218 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 90,136 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 90,133 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto?

Based on 3,757 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
19,373
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 80
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Registration plate lamp not working 63
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
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LG59 RFL is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 186,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG59 RFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG59 RFL is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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