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SN58 EBU

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

254,026 mi
Last recorded254,026 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto172,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 EBU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 254,026 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 253,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 190,340 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 190,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 134,277 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 132,922 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,956 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,384 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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SN58 EBU is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN58 EBU, 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 SN58 EBU registered?

SN58 EBU is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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