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BJ58 PXG

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

291,385 mi
Last recorded291,385 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze157,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 PXG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 291,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 291,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 361,985 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 361,961 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 335,545 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 335,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 325,492 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 306,570 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 306,395 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 285,649 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 261,785 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 261,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 236,336 miles

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

both outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2013 196,902 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 196,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 151,385 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 107,978 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 107,968 miles

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,464 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,466 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 890 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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BJ58 PXG is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ58 PXG, 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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BJ58 PXG is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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