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LR56 HCN

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

443,772 mi
Last recorded443,772 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 443,772 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 443,571 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 424,915 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 424,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure strap missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 423,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 423,004 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 423,002 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 416,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 416,715 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 408,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

windscreen has chip on it doesn't effect drivers view

Fail 25 Feb 2019 408,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

windscreen has chip on it doesn't effect drivers view

Pass 28 Aug 2018 399,231 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 399,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 387,923 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 387,376 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 381,275 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 381,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 37% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 380,912 miles

Offside Rear slight oil leak from hub seal

Fail 4 Aug 2017 380,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear slight oil leak from hub seal

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 HCN is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HCN, 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 HCN is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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