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LB56 EXS

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

391,811 mi
Last recorded391,811 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 391,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 391,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 383,090 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2019 368,022 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 366,291 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 366,291 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 342,642 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 333,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 313,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 295,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 280,446 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 266,197 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 266,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 253,405 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 253,405 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 239,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 239,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 222,721 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 210,178 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 192,461 miles

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 EXS is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXS, 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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LB56 EXS is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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