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SF58 OBZ

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze216,608 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 OBZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2020

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn center (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,979 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 78,957 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SF58 OBZ is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 216,608 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 SF58 OBZ, 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 17 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 SF58 OBZ registered?

SF58 OBZ is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 6 January 2009.

Is SF58 OBZ safe to buy?

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