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LM55 YGJ

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

313,639 mi
Last recorded313,639 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 YGJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 313,639 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 313,638 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Intermediate drop arm insecure bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2019 310,589 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 307,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 302,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 300,908 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 300,906 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

N/S/F inner wheel arch insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2017 287,778 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 263,672 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 260,679 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 260,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 239,146 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 239,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 211,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 204,527 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 184,035 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 YGJ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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