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BJ58 PYS

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,866 mi
Last recorded129,866 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 129,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 123,676 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 123,667 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 119,524 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 117,330 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 117,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,446 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 105,884 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,959 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 88,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,276 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 72,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,443 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,318 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 49,998 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,998 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,279 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,986 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,770 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 16,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,659 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 PYS is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

BJ58 PYS is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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