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LM55 RRU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

364,787 mi
Last recorded364,787 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 RRU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 364,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 362,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 349,886 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 349,884 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 345,839 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 335,983 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 327,344 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 327,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 319,340 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 319,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 310,839 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 310,838 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 303,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 295,112 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 287,701 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 273,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 273,192 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil 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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LM55 RRU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM55 RRU, 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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LM55 RRU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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