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SN59 BKU

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,986 mi
Last recorded181,986 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto147,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 BKU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 181,986 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 127,545 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 127,161 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,529 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 77,943 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,086 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 2,823 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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SN59 BKU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 147,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN59 BKU, 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 17 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 SN59 BKU registered?

SN59 BKU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for SN59 BKU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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