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SN57 DOA

2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

307,849 mi
Last recorded307,849 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze201,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 DOA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 307,849 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 307,844 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 293,224 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 293,204 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDER BODY INNER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 284,227 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 284,226 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 270,798 miles

Both front springs slightly weak, reduced gaps at bump stops.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 270,769 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users On light throttle after period of tick over. (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both front springs slightly weak, reduced gaps at bump stops.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 257,533 miles

vin numbers faded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 257,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at 2.54, plate limit = 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

vin numbers faded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 336,823 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Steering box sector shaft excessively worn Steering idler (not steering box) (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle When on full right lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inside wheel arch behind seat belt mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 322,730 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 322,730 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 307,249 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 307,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 298,406 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked o/s/r mounting point cracked (front cross member) (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch next to seat belt mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush separated from outer sleeve (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2017 282,196 miles

VIN number difficult to read

Fail 31 Jan 2017 282,103 miles

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

VIN number difficult to read

Pass 26 Jan 2016 259,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 259,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 239,112 miles

Slight side play at hand brake lever.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 238,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 218,992 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 208,695 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 177,428 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 154,437 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 116,140 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,294 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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SN57 DOA is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SN57 DOA, 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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SN57 DOA is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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