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SN04 VLJ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

284,893 mi
Last recorded284,893 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VLJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 284,893 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 283,898 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 268,601 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 268,601 miles

Fuel hose insecure o/s/f chassis (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking around number 2 injector (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2015 240,364 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 239,066 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 212,395 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 438,047 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 176,904 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 176,047 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 151,688 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 151,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2011 123,377 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 122,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 93,289 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 92,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,797 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,417 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,051 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 125,464 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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SN04 VLJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 246,308 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 Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN04 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN04 VLJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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