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SF08 EYR

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze157,165 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 EYR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021

advise chassis minor surface rusting

advise o/s/f metal brake pipe slight rusting

Fail 8 Mar 2021

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside cab area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner at three areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength three areas at body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength four areas at body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise condition of chassis surface rusting

advise offside front brake pipe

advise remainder of sills

Pass 25 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015
Fail 23 Oct 2012 198,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 198,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 194,411 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 193,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 135,986 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 70,618 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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SF08 EYR is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 Bronze fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF08 EYR, 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 SF08 EYR registered?

SF08 EYR is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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