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LR56 BPV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

287,913 mi
Last recorded287,913 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 BPV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 287,913 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 287,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2xfrom flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2xfrom valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2xfrom valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 279,555 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 279,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at 1.54, plate limit = 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 274,568 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 268,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 263,124 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 263,123 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 257,028 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 251,256 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 250,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 243,740 miles

Nearside screen wash jet blocked

Pass 17 Nov 2015 228,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 211,528 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 191,476 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 169,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 169,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 149,626 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 125,443 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 105,786 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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LR56 BPV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LR56 BPV, 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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LR56 BPV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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