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AJ58 OBP

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

367,173 mi
Last recorded367,173 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 367,173 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 367,171 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Aug 2022 357,116 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 357,116 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 347,325 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 347,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 338,417 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 338,417 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019
Pass 30 Oct 2018 314,431 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 313,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 285,630 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s rear parking brake getting weak

Fail 11 Oct 2017 285,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

n/s rear parking brake getting weak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 257,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2016 257,236 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 228,460 miles

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

oil leak

suspect fuel leak/ tank shows contamination

suspect o/s rear diff seal leak or brake fluid leak not affecting brake performance

suspect power steering leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 200,527 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 167,918 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 OBP is a 2008 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 61.1%.

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 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 OBP, 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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AJ58 OBP is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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