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BJ58 PXU

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,520 mi
Last recorded258,520 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 PXU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 258,520 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 258,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 256,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 255,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 247,473 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 247,472 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 221,706 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 194,399 miles

Oil leak ()

surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2016 168,241 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 141,638 miles

slight coolant leak

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 PXU is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXU, 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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What year was BJ58 PXU registered?

BJ58 PXU is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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