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BN58 BPY

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

210,307 mi
Last recorded210,307 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze157,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 BPY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 210,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 198,588 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 192,538 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 189,476 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 186,286 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 186,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Nearside rear service brake lazy. (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reduced effort at O/S parking brake.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 181,432 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 174,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 169,031 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 162,109 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 149,407 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 139,943 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 139,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full right lock (4.1.D.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 128,882 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 115,913 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?

Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
24,382
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Headlamp aim too high 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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BN58 BPY is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 157,165 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN58 BPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN58 BPY registered?

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

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