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LR56 HCV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

284,632 mi
Last recorded284,632 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 284,632 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 279,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 276,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 268,699 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 268,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

front grill and body work damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2019 261,715 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 261,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 253,549 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 253,549 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 244,669 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 244,669 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 235,380 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 231,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 223,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 212,561 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 199,798 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 199,798 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 185,316 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 180,582 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 158,935 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 146,100 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 134,042 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 HCV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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