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AJ58 OBR

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

272,317 mi
Last recorded272,317 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 272,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 258,516 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side's (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 251,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 244,028 miles

o/s/f coilspring slightly compressed but still adequate body clearance

Pass 12 Sep 2016 23,622 miles

slight damage n/s/f

Fail 12 Sep 2016 23,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage n/s/f

Pass 11 Apr 2016 228,287 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 224,611 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 218,046 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 206,199 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 192,983 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 181,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 181,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 167,084 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 OBR is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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