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BG08 KGE

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

White Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

213,587 mi
Last recorded213,587 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KGE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 213,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 205,208 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 205,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 199,010 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 189,231 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 181,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 171,334 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 162,802 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 152,635 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 128,814 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,077 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,248 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 3,386 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 KGE is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in White with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KGE, 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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What year was BG08 KGE registered?

BG08 KGE is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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