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LB56 EXU

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

White Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,239 mi
Last recorded166,239 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 EXU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 166,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 158,849 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 158,847 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 150,164 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 150,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 146,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bush worn

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bush

Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,136 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 117,670 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 117,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 577,670 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 577,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

play in n/s/f upper wishbone bushes

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,574 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,992 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 57,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,233 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 EXU is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in White with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EXU, 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 EXU is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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