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BJ58 PXZ

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

298,297 mi
Last recorded298,297 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 PXZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 298,297 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 298,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides / wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill /passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 288,021 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 288,021 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid dripping from drum (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 278,981 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 271,910 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 264,668 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 264,663 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 251,999 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 248,882 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 239,916 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 232,656 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 225,538 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 217,616 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 210,521 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 195,157 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 195,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. and bulb insecure in reflector (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 179,049 miles

exhaust rear silencer holed and corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,269 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 PXZ is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PXZ, 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 PXZ is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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