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LR56 KNV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

313,706 mi
Last recorded313,706 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 313,706 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 313,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near door button (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 307,954 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 307,681 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2018 299,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 291,778 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 291,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 285,679 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 May 2017 278,388 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 267,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 256,667 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 256,659 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 245,992 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 245,968 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 236,003 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 235,986 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 224,212 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 224,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,385 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,096 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,979 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 47 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 KNV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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