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AJ58 OCA

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

316,713 mi
Last recorded316,713 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 316,713 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 316,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 302,860 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 302,860 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Cross member (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Boot/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Boot/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure Seat bracket cracked (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Cords exposed ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 288,341 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 288,341 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 274,615 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 274,615 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 268,389 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 250,664 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 250,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 236,599 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 224,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 211,485 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 201,012 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 184,735 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 169,957 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 155,614 miles

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

we advise the tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 2 Sep 2013 140,296 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 OCA is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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