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SN57 HWU

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,688 mi
Last recorded191,688 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto172,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 191,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 172,334 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 172,372 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 151,712 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020
Fail 10 Feb 2020 151,571 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 151,548 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 148,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

oil leak in engine

Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,381 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 126,321 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,846 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 423 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 313,112 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 311,912 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 257,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 196,921 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 139,096 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,846 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?

Based on 2,660 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
20,246
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 48
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 46
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SN57 HWU is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 172,158 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN57 HWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN57 HWU registered?

SN57 HWU is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is SN57 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN57 HWU shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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