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CN56 OWV

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

244,261 mi
Last recorded244,261 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 OWV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 244,261 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 236,310 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 228,758 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 228,758 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 219,161 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 211,054 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 211,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 202,789 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 193,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 188,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 178,784 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 164,104 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 164,104 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 150,292 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 150,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 185,142 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 169,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

radiator leaking

Fail 10 Feb 2014 169,462 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

radiator leaking

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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CN56 OWV is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 216,492 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 CN56 OWV, 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 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN56 OWV is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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