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SN08 EPX

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

309,132 mi
Last recorded309,132 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze157,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 EPX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 309,132 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 309,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 305,191 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 305,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 283,971 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 283,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 260,910 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 251,529 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 251,448 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking x axle t pipe conection (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 232,840 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 232,307 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 208,426 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 208,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Dec 2013 181,672 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 180,732 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 151,274 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 151,261 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 118,619 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 118,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 86,158 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,626 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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SN08 EPX is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EPX, 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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SN08 EPX is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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