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LR56 EOK

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

558,737 mi
Last recorded558,737 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 EOK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 558,737 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 536,138 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 536,127 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 510,948 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 510,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 482,963 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 482,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported X 2 onto stub (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 455,169 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 427,898 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 399,729 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 399,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 372,242 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 344,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

excessive freeplay in fan bearing.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 315,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 284,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 266,823 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 266,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 247,207 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 229,265 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 229,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 212,070 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 212,048 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 193,793 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 193,773 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 175,776 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 175,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 141,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 111,573 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 111,561 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Steering column fouling turbo pipe

Pass 9 Oct 2008 78,842 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 78,820 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 42,879 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 42,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 45 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 EOK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR56 EOK, 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 EOK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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