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LD56 TWG

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,743 mi
Last recorded64,743 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 TWG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,477 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 50,093 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 50,091 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,273 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 45,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 27,813 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 27,813 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 12,391 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 12,391 miles

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 241,208 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 226,177 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 211,825 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 211,825 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 204,716 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 195,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 184,883 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 184,883 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 174,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 161,225 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 152,512 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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LD56 TWG is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 240,631 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 Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD56 TWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD56 TWG is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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