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BN58 BNJ

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

237,738 mi
Last recorded237,738 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 BNJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 237,738 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 201,130 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 152,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,259 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,514 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 48,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 48,390 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,390 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 48,383 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,051 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,462 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 42,455 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,358 miles

Slight play in drop arm off steering box

Fail 18 Oct 2012 40,358 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 38,543 miles

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

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,213 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,986 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 9,524 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 8,230 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 3,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 3,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 17 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,195 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,649 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 25,649 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,401 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 15,312 miles

offside rear tyre has cut in tread.

slight oil leak.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,251 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 1,268 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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BN58 BNJ is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 BN58 BNJ, 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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BN58 BNJ is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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