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T12 BUT

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

498,754 mi
Last recorded498,754 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto172,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 BUT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 498,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger on underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2025 488,101 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 471,288 miles

Offside Front Upper sill in door stay corrosion outside of prescribed area

Pass 10 Dec 2024 467,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 467,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear number plate slow to come on

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slow to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,680 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,288 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 34,288 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,817 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 29,812 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,402 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,315 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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T12 BUT is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 T12 BUT, 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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T12 BUT is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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