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RN57 VOF

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

280,840 mi
Last recorded280,840 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN57 VOF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 280,840 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump area and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 280,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump area and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 276,761 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 251,956 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 251,956 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 239,611 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Fail 15 May 2017 239,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 228,552 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Oil leak Nearside of engine ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 228,552 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bush !!!!! (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not clip in !!! (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Oil leak Nearside of engine ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 197,883 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 190,997 miles

Front bumper insecure !!

Oil leak !!

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 190,997 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front bumper insecure !!

Oil leak !!

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 167,751 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 167,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 140,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 140,307 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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RN57 VOF is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RN57 VOF, 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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RN57 VOF is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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