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BG08 KHK

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

295,756 mi
Last recorded295,756 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KHK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 295,756 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 281,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front ABS wiring insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush worn or perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 281,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member heavily corroded and inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front ABS wiring insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush worn or perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 266,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 259,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 228,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 228,484 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 205,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 192,023 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 192,000 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 173,236 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 149,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 144,257 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 144,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure Steering idler (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,901 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f washer not providing a lot of water

Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,569 miles

Front n/s brake pad warning wire damage

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

Slight play @ o/s/f steering arm link ball joint

Fail 2 Apr 2015 109,562 miles

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

Front n/s brake pad warning wire damage

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play @ o/s/f steering arm link ball joint

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,732 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight perrishing to the nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,354 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009

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 KHK is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KHK, 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 KHK is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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