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B7 KVP

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

360,454 mi
Last recorded360,454 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 KVP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 360,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2021 360,453 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 351,263 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 351,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 345,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 345,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 331,346 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bracket slightly damaged. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm, all 3 pins/bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 331,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached n/s/r trailing arm pin insecure. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm, all 3 pins/bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 315,226 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 297,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 297,302 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 279,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s 'C' post. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 260,406 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 260,395 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 245,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 229,981 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 229,968 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 211,155 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 211,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 196,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 178,297 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 157,430 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 135,212 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 135,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 118,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,385 miles

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

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

both front discs worn

Fail 25 Sep 2012 104,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,564 miles

lower effort at nearside rear parking brake

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,765 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,767 miles

front tyres are wearing uneven

Pass 18 Feb 2009 165 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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B7 KVP is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 185,331 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 B7 KVP, 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 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B7 KVP is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 12 February 2009.

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