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BG08 KHC

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

294,655 mi
Last recorded294,655 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 294,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 294,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 282,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 270,264 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 270,264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 259,908 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 259,908 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jan 2023 248,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 232,260 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 219,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 204,890 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 204,890 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting C PILLAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 203,069 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 197,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 184,776 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 182,389 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 165,689 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 138,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,281 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,262 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 41,017 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Drivers door dropped

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)

Slight handbrake travel

Slight knock from propshaft

Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,405 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 24,447 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 22,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,598 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 4 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010
Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,007 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,881 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 22,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,251 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 28 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 26 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 KHC is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 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 KHC, 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 KHC is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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