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LR56 HCG

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

294,690 mi
Last recorded294,690 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 HCG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 294,690 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 294,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 284,539 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 276,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 275,719 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 275,719 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable bolt insecure (2.2.C.1d)

Front grill insecure

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop damage

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door pillar (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

idler box free play

Pass 13 Mar 2017 266,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 257,965 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 248,738 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 241,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 230,672 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 219,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 207,080 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 207,080 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 194,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 104,692 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 81,412 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 28 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 HCG is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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