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BG08 KFV

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

57,609 mi
Last recorded57,609 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KFV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,157 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 52,022 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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 26 Jan 2021 51,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,869 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 46,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 40,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 34,381 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 28,299 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 28,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 22,023 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 16,470 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 16,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 10,676 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 5,432 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 5,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 18 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015
Pass 23 Jan 2015 197,436 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014
Fail 31 Jan 2014 169,254 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 169,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,903 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2008 174 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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BG08 KFV is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BG08 KFV, 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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BG08 KFV is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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