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AE08 HRK

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

199,523 mi
Last recorded199,523 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 HRK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 199,523 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 199,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 191,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 181,563 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 174,678 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 166,248 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 157,792 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 157,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 149,995 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 141,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 141,902 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 134,431 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 125,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,145 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 116,141 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 106,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 83,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AE08 HRK is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AE08 HRK, 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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AE08 HRK is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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