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AJ58 OAX

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,367 mi
Last recorded179,367 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto172,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 OAX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 179,367 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion/holes to inner and outer sills at rear.

Fail 29 Apr 2024 178,778 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion/holes to inner and outer sills at rear.

Pass 15 May 2023 170,363 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 170,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 169,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2022

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

Fail 16 May 2022

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 137,999 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 137,992 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 136,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 133,850 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 130,850 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 130,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 128,250 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 125,169 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 122,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 117,045 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,682 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

auto box coolant pipe leaking oil at radiator

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 66,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,968 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,852 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,587 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?

Based on 2,660 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
20,246
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 48
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 46
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AJ58 OAX is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 172,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ58 OAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ58 OAX is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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