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AJ58 OBE

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,179 mi
Last recorded147,179 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 OBE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 147,179 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 147,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,186 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,306 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 123,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 96,285 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 96,285 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable frayed (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,171 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017
Pass 17 Aug 2016
Pass 16 Feb 2016
Pass 3 Aug 2015 131,796 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 124,288 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 124,288 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 116,213 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 116,213 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,654 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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AJ58 OBE is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 185,331 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ58 OBE, 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 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ58 OBE is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 21 February 2009.

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