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LB56 UJZ

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

253,054 mi
Last recorded253,054 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 253,054 miles

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

Steering box has seepage Strong advise. (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 253,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 200,989 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 200,977 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 146,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 145,233 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 145,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking in tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 144,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/rear tyre wearing on the outside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 144,557 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing on the outside edge

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 UJZ is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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