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LS08 SYP

2008 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

197,091 mi
Last recorded197,091 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int FX4172,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SYP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 197,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced everywhere (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 196,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 194,238 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 194,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bushes x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 191,803 miles

Brake fluid discoloured. Please monitor.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 190,297 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 189,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 186,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 183,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 182,963 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 173,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2017 164,078 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 155,972 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

brake Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Fail 18 Apr 2017 155,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush All Three (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake Fluid Low

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

brake Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Pass 26 Oct 2016 146,296 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 138,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 130,479 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,718 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,563 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2014 102,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,055 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 84,751 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LS08 SYP is a 2008 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 172,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS08 SYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS08 SYP is a 2008 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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