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BG08 KJA

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,485 mi
Last recorded136,485 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 136,485 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 136,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 129,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 129,705 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 124,451 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump wet. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 114,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering locking device ineffective Nearside idler tab (2.1.3 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump wet. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,948 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,023 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 95,000 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,013 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,009 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,479 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near door button (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 Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under driver (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,152 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 76,148 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative with ignition off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,304 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Multiple on nearside sill (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Multiple on offside sill (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside trailing arm rear lower bush (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside trailing arm rear upper bush (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,906 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 58,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 51,130 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,871 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 44,863 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 32,102 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 32,095 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box insecure bolt loose?? (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,878 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 8,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 229,626 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 195,036 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 180,328 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 164,829 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2013 154,457 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 139,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 170,325 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 72,014 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 40,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 58 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2008 33 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 KJA is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KJA, 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 KJA is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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