BN58 BPF

2008 LONDON TAXIS INT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LONDON TAXIS INT
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2499 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 October 2024
Last recorded mileage
11 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 London Taxis Int has 25 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 11 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with periods of extremely low usage and a significant jump in early years.

The vehicle shows a 22,109 mi/yr equivalent jump in early years (Oct 2008 to Oct 2009), followed by a 45 mi/yr equivalent anomaly from Oct 2018 to Oct 2020, and then normal usage.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS EMISSIONS FAILURE recorded on 2009-04-22.
  • 5 TEST FAILURES (Oct 2018, Oct 2019, Oct 2020, Oct 2021, Sep 2022, Sep 2023) with 7 MAJOR DEFECTS.
  • Recurring MAJOR SUSPENSION FAILURES (2009, 2023) and STEERING FAILURES (2009, 2023).
  • Recurring MAJOR LIGHTS FAILURES (2019, 2023) and BODYWORK FAILURES (2019, 2023).

Working in its favour

  • 19 ADVISORIES (2018-2023) were addressed and rectified, showing responsive owner maintenance.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate from Oct 2023, despite the expiry date being in the past.
  • No mileage discrepancies are present in the most recent MOT tests (Oct 2023).
  • The vehicle has a consistent annual mileage of 6,965 miles/yr since Oct 2021.

Mileage history

Oct 2008: 11 mi PASSApr 2009: 4,992 mi FAILApr 2009: 5,134 mi PASSOct 2009: 15,250 mi PASSSep 2010: 26,724 mi PASSOct 2011: 40,900 mi PASSOct 2012: 48,580 mi PASSOct 2013: 57,767 mi FAILOct 2013: 57,767 mi PASSSep 2014: 67,277 mi PASSOct 2015: 74,367 mi PASSOct 2016: 79,065 mi PASSSep 2017: 79,829 mi FAILSep 2017: 79,861 mi PASSOct 2018: 89,233 mi FAILOct 2018: 89,246 mi PASSOct 2019: 92,842 mi FAILOct 2019: 92,869 mi PASSOct 2020: 92,914 mi FAILOct 2020: 92,929 mi PASSOct 2021: 96,771 mi PASSSep 2022: 103,600 mi FAILSep 2022: 103,622 mi PASSOct 2023: 109,773 mi FAILOct 2023: 109,808 mi PASS110k55k0kOct 2008Oct 2023

MOT test history — 17/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2008 PASS 11 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 FAIL 4,992 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Apr 2009 PASS 5,134 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 15,250 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2010 PASS 26,724 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oct 2011 PASS 40,900 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 48,580 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 FAIL 57,767 mi
PRS Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2013 PASS 57,767 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 67,277 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 74,367 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 79,065 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Engine warning lamp on
ADVISORY slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area
Sep 2017 FAIL 79,829 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FAIL Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Sep 2017 PASS 79,861 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oct 2018 FAIL 89,233 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Oct 2018 PASS 89,246 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oct 2019 FAIL 92,842 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2019 PASS 92,869 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2020 FAIL 92,914 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush oil contamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 92,929 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 96,771 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 FAIL 103,600 mi
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
DANGEROUS Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
MAJOR Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Sep 2022 PASS 103,622 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2023 FAIL 109,773 mi
MAJOR Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
MAJOR Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced c post (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe lose (2.1.3 (f) (i))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 109,808 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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