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BG08 KHO

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

318,813 mi
Last recorded318,813 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze157,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KHO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 318,813 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 288,891 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 288,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded below seat belt anchor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded below seat belt anchor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 May 2017 254,816 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 221,309 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 220,823 miles

Steering box insecure NOT SECURE AT CHASIS LEG (2.2.B.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 203,266 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 202,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2014 184,385 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 163,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 135,077 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 135,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 95,087 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 94,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 19,393 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?

Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
24,382
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Headlamp aim too high 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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BG08 KHO is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 157,165 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 Bronze fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 KHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG08 KHO is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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