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SN59 BKE

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

317,054 mi
Last recorded317,054 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto147,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 BKE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 317,054 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 317,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind seat belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged front cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 278,649 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened centre section of handbrake cable at quadrant (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 241,755 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 205,729 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 177,240 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 176,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 149,660 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 118,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,089 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,134 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 BKE is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BKE, 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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SN59 BKE is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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