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DK56 EPU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

241,893 mi
Last recorded241,893 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 EPU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 241,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 217,706 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 217,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 187,202 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 145,722 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 109,625 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 109,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 81,723 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 81,723 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,030 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 9 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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DK56 EPU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 240,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK56 EPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK56 EPU registered?

DK56 EPU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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The MOT history for DK56 EPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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