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GT08 CAB

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

187,906 mi
Last recorded187,906 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto172,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT08 CAB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 187,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 175,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 160,617 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 145,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 137,167 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 128,275 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 378,654 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm x2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 370,597 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 418,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre rubber mounting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018
Pass 28 Sep 2017 240,891 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 233,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 216,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 196,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 174,847 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 174,643 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 174,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 153,480 miles

both head lamps starting to deteriate

slight leak on power steering box

Pass 4 Sep 2012 132,316 miles

slight leak on steering box

Pass 2 Mar 2012 113,849 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,603 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s/f lower roll bar link damaged not resolting in movment

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,459 miles

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

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

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 65,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,359 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 52,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn outer edges.

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?

Based on 2,660 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
20,246
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 48
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 46
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GT08 CAB is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 172,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GT08 CAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GT08 CAB is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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