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BG08 KHF

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019

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

Offside Rear it would appear the O/S rear brake still requires attention as requirements have only just been met

steering rough when going from lock to lock

Fail 5 Nov 2019

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

steering rough when going from lock to lock

Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,130 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked white chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected by front chassis rail (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked white chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,024 miles

underfloor area covered in underseal obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 18 Oct 2017 92,832 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing as marked (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,347 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 92,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2016

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,361 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,691 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,418 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 66,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,270 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 59,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,635 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,898 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,923 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,239 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,727 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,724 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,597 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 24,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 7,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27 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 KHF is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KHF, 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 KHF is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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