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BG08 KHZ

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Red Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

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

RegistrationBG08 KHZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019
Pass 19 Oct 2018
Pass 25 Oct 2017
Fail 25 Oct 2017

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,169 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015
Fail 21 Oct 2015

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 120,144 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 16 Oct 2013 120,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 1 Oct 2013 120,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013
Pass 4 Apr 2012

parking brake only just meets 17percent minium rate is 16 percent

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,938 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 67,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,567 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 102 miles

slight play nsf wheel bearing

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 KHZ is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Red with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 KHZ, 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 KHZ is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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