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AJ58 OCG

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 OCG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2021

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers n/s ando/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020
Fail 12 Aug 2020

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 218,195 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 218,191 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 205,595 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 205,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 195,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 183,873 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2017

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2&3 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Metal EGR pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Gearbox oil and engine oil ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 164,000 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 164,000 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 156,122 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 156,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016
Fail 30 Mar 2016

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015
Pass 7 Apr 2015
Fail 24 Sep 2014

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014
Pass 14 Aug 2014 110,230 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,974 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 OCG is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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