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LA55 AET

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

360,429 mi
Last recorded360,429 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 AET
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 360,429 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 359,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre abnormally worn

this vehicle has been tested as a private motor car as requested

Fail 2 Nov 2018 359,899 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre abnormally worn

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

this vehicle has been tested as a private motor car as requested

Pass 5 Dec 2012 187,566 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 187,566 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 157,328 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 156,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2010 126,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LA55 AET is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA55 AET, 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 LA55 AET registered?

LA55 AET is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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