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SN08 EFY

2008 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

183,504 mi
Last recorded183,504 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int FX4172,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 EFY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 183,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside far treads worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 172,153 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 172,111 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 244,122 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 234,448 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 234,416 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit = 2.5 failed = 3.37 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 223,835 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 223,808 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 213,898 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 213,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine no limits found - failed at (2.75) (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 205,844 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 205,742 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seat near hinges & under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 196,313 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 196,313 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 185,073 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 185,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 177,041 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber mounting ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 162,951 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on right hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 146,166 miles

low oil pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Feb 2016 146,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caiper/pad pin (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 131,152 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 123,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,645 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,795 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 24,723 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 73,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,700 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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SN08 EFY is a 2008 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 172,132 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 FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN08 EFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN08 EFY registered?

SN08 EFY is a 2008 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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