MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,269 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished /swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split/swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure Vernier not checked (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished /swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split/swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested check engine mil on (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?
Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SN08 EPV is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SN08 EPV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SN08 EPV?
You can check the full history of SN08 EPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SN08 EPV registered?
SN08 EPV is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 17 April 2008.
Is SN08 EPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SN08 EPV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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