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BJ58 PZA

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024
Pass 27 Feb 2024
Pass 31 Aug 2023
Fail 30 Aug 2023

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023
Fail 27 Feb 2023

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022

N/S front underbody corroded

N/S rear trailing arm fouling axle

Pass 8 Feb 2022
Fail 2 Feb 2022

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded just outside of 30cm of a seat belt anchorage point

Fail 11 Jan 2021 234,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve insecure retaining clip missing (1.1.7 (c))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded just outside of 30cm of a seat belt anchorage point

Pass 9 Jan 2020
Fail 6 Jan 2020

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached Coil spring mounted incorrectly (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019
Pass 28 Jun 2018
Pass 11 Jan 2018 208,464 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017
Pass 24 Nov 2016 187,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 175,843 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 162,813 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 149,193 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 136,605 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 118,645 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,131 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,490 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 74,482 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,438 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 31,133 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,057 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 18,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 40 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 PZA is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 PZA, 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 PZA is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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