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BG08 KGX

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests37 (24 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate64.9%

Mileage

364,389 mi
Last recorded364,389 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

24 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 364,389 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 364,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 351,073 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 335,060 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 334,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 319,468 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 311,460 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 311,452 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 302,622 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 294,936 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 287,794 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 287,782 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 279,114 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 270,378 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 264,480 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 256,520 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 256,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 248,721 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 238,813 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 238,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 235,722 miles

unable to check rear wheel bearings and steering lock to lock due to brake bind

Pass 18 Nov 2014 228,955 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 228,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2014 222,139 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 222,127 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 216,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 216,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 May 2013 208,053 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 175,416 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 175,398 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 135,909 miles

ABS Warning Light On In Dashboard

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 92 miles
Fail 28 May 2010

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 48,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 35 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 KGX is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.9%.

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 BG08 KGX, 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 KGX is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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