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LG56 BWV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,809 mi
Last recorded181,809 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 BWV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 181,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 171,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 163,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 153,361 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 153,361 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Upper Bj. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 146,796 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2017 134,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 133,940 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 133,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 127,182 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 113,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,106 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,138 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,750 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 98,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,949 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,002 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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LG56 BWV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BWV, 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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LG56 BWV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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