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BD57 NMA

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationBD57 NMA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019
Fail 1 Jul 2019

Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 335,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018
Pass 16 Nov 2017
Pass 8 Jun 2017
Pass 22 Nov 2016

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 242,573 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015
Pass 23 Jun 2015
Pass 11 Dec 2014

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 151,292 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 151,279 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 129,366 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,744 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 101,604 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,786 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 76,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,803 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,720 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 49,720 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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BD57 NMA is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD57 NMA, 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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BD57 NMA is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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