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SN09 FCG

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

302,004 mi
Last recorded302,004 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze216,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 FCG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 302,004 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 302,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 338,045 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 338,043 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 335,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 326,223 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2014 240,749 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 240,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear door switch inop

Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,965 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,827 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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SN09 FCG is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SN09 FCG, 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 SN09 FCG registered?

SN09 FCG is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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