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BJ58 PXE

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

234,025 mi
Last recorded234,025 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 PXE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 234,025 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 187,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 142,071 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 142,071 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,981 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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,383 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2014 74,077 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 74,062 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,522 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,896 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 43,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,684 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,718 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,839 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 40,839 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,392 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 28,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,012 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 16,396 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,381 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 12 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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BJ58 PXE 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 73.9%.

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 BJ58 PXE, 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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BJ58 PXE is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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