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LR56 HCX

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

282,837 mi
Last recorded282,837 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 HCX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 282,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 277,357 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill, marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 272,766 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 246,607 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 254,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak around engine. ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 254,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak around engine. ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 240,631 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 222,640 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 219,332 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 211,062 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 200,123 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 190,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 178,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 153,679 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 153,675 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 129,090 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 104,713 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 17 Aug 2011 104,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2010 79,864 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 79,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,049 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 57,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,706 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 HCX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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