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SN09 FCL

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,303 mi
Last recorded166,303 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto147,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 FCL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 166,303 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 163,555 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 163,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 163,555 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 163,555 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 162,092 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 138,646 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 107,840 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,722 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 96,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,143 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,675 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 581 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 133,830 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,840 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 81,822 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,948 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,708 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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SN09 FCL is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SN09 FCL, 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 SN09 FCL registered?

SN09 FCL is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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