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BJ58 PXS

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

281,006 mi
Last recorded281,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 PXS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 281,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 265,895 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 251,872 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 234,612 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 234,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 216,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Park brake only just met requirements

Pass 31 Jul 2018 207,122 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 198,789 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 193,467 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 186,066 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 173,407 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 173,383 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 165,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 156,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 147,781 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 147,747 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 138,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 112,577 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 112,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,566 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 78,554 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,013 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,181 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

o/s wiper arm loose

Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 940 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 15 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 PXS is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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