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DK56 ERU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

491,825 mi
Last recorded491,825 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 491,825 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 491,825 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 472,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 443,290 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 409,275 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 377,057 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013
Fail 22 Jan 2013 340,982 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 284,362 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 212,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 155,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 98,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,317 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 50,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 627 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 ERU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ERU, 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.

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What year was DK56 ERU registered?

DK56 ERU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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