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AJ58 OBN

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

294,033 mi
Last recorded294,033 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 OBN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 294,033 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 285,874 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 285,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 283,095 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 283,095 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 279,728 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 279,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 276,285 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 276,285 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 268,109 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 268,109 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 258,228 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 246,929 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 235,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 224,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 213,702 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 202,235 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 202,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 193,147 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 180,754 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 180,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 166,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 151,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 136,487 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 119,560 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 OBN is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AJ58 OBN, 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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What year was AJ58 OBN registered?

AJ58 OBN is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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