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BJ58 PYU

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

291,171 mi
Last recorded291,171 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 291,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 291,150 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 285,792 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 279,736 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 279,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 273,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 265,850 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 259,016 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 259,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 243,705 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 243,663 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 228,734 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 228,683 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure in wheel arch (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced Marked yellow (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced Marked yellow (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached Broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 213,209 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 194,006 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 193,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Back plate covered in oil

Pass 11 Jun 2015 175,652 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 175,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 152,391 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 152,377 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 130,679 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 130,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 108,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,638 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 71,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,191 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 36,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 2,543 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,534 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 43 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 43 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 PYU is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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