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BJ58 PXP

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

397,845 mi
Last recorded397,845 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 PXP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 397,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 384,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 371,421 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 371,412 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective Front damper bolt loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 355,168 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 344,738 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 344,686 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Below nut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage fouling Centre bar (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 328,228 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering damper in the wrong position

Fail 15 Dec 2020 325,182 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering damper in the wrong position

Pass 31 Oct 2019 311,007 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 310,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 May 2019 301,821 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 292,104 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 287,916 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 287,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 276,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 268,497 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 266,594 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 266,577 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 256,227 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 256,219 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 233,576 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 233,569 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 218,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 207,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 193,311 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 193,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2013 179,178 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 179,170 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 158,792 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 PXP is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ58 PXP, 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 PXP is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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