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LB56 EXL

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

314,041 mi
Last recorded314,041 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 EXL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 314,041 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 302,103 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 302,102 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 289,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 276,900 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 275,943 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 261,117 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Inner EML light on dash

Pass 3 Nov 2016 247,801 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 224,080 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Centre Front Transmission oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 214,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 205,434 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 196,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 191,900 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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 EXL is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXL, 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.

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What year was LB56 EXL registered?

LB56 EXL is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is LB56 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB56 EXL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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