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LB56 EXF

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

228,020 mi
Last recorded228,020 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 EXF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 228,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 228,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 220,718 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 211,764 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 211,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 203,054 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 203,054 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering balljoint chalked yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 193,246 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 189,181 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 189,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 179,647 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 167,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 154,993 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 143,472 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 123,447 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 123,447 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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LB56 EXF is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 239,390 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 TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB56 EXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB56 EXF registered?

LB56 EXF is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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