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LB56 EYF

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

282,195 mi
Last recorded282,195 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 282,195 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 282,195 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 282,083 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 275,529 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 275,529 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 263,712 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 263,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 254,727 miles

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

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 254,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 245,395 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 229,769 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 222,569 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 222,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 212,770 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 207,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 195,304 miles

Engine light on

Pass 6 May 2014 177,495 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 167,269 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 167,269 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 156,792 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 156,792 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 EYF is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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