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SN57 HWH

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

413,860 mi
Last recorded413,860 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze157,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 HWH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 413,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 342,113 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking junction box (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 468,778 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 467,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 414,854 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 414,854 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over axle pipe (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured front cross member (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured front crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind anchor (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 362,654 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 315,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 262,792 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 229,272 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 172,936 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 115,613 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 114,332 miles

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

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 HWH is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN57 HWH, 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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SN57 HWH is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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