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SN56 HXX

2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

345,752 mi
Last recorded345,752 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze201,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 HXX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 345,752 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 336,841 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 336,828 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Engine MIL showing on dash (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively damaged rear flex front ferulle heavily corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 May 2018 336,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 323,730 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 323,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle "P" clip broken (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch corroded and holed in several places within 30cm of seat belt anchor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front section of F to R pipe not clipped where is goes through chassis (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 293,945 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 293,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped front section of front to rear metal brake pipe fouls chassis (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play lower steering column U/J (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2015 273,173 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 272,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 248,518 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 247,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 218,171 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 216,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 180,265 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 179,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 139,501 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 139,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,002 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 74,823 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 74,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SN56 HXX is a 2007 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 52.4%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 201,102 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 SN56 HXX, 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 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN56 HXX is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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