2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

347 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test281,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 347 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%
  3. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour6.1%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high3.7%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.7%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.8%
  2. Suspension25.4%
  3. Brakes23.9%
  4. Body & chassis13.5%
  5. Steering12.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.6%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play6.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 347 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; individual direction indicators: incorrect colour. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).