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LG56 BVY

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

343,621 mi
Last recorded343,621 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 BVY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 343,621 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 343,101 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 343,101 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 337,944 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 337,944 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 334,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 322,621 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 311,836 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 302,266 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 302,266 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 290,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 289,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 283,601 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 273,189 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 261,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 254,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 241,474 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 227,768 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 212,633 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 212,633 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 197,415 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 197,415 miles

Coolant leak

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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LG56 BVY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG56 BVY, 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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What year was LG56 BVY registered?

LG56 BVY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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