MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
357,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front to rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
OSR shock tube insecure
Paint work on bonnet OSF & NSF wings lower parts of doors will need attention soon
Wiper blades worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
OSR shock tube insecure
Paint work on bonnet OSF & NSF wings lower parts of doors will need attention soon
Wiper blades worn
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR55 VGN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 250,591 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 LR55 VGN, 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 21 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of LR55 VGN?
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What year was LR55 VGN registered?
LR55 VGN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 October 2005.
Is LR55 VGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR55 VGN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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