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LM55 XWU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

239,002 mi
Last recorded239,002 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 XWU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 239,002 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 239,002 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bulb loose (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 227,788 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 227,788 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working Stays on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 218,083 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 212,654 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 206,841 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 206,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlight broken inside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 202,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 196,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 191,400 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 189,795 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 177,518 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 170,532 miles

rear trailing arm bushes deteriating

Pass 14 Jan 2014 160,329 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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LM55 XWU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM55 XWU, 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 LM55 XWU registered?

LM55 XWU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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