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BG08 KHJ

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

388,289 mi
Last recorded388,289 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KHJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 388,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 348,738 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 1st body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 329,769 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 316,624 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 302,960 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 290,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 275,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully inspect due to under sael

Pass 19 Oct 2017 259,786 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 259,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering box insecure bolts loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 245,508 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 232,398 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 216,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 202,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 189,491 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 173,604 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 160,648 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 144,698 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 129,991 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 129,932 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 129,897 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 97,573 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 97,480 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 97,300 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 61,610 miles

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,610 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 26,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,960 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,214 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 42,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 39 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 KHJ is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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