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LR56 TOV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

305,704 mi
Last recorded305,704 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 305,704 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2019 301,970 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 May 2019 299,342 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 299,342 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 286,265 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 279,672 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 267,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 255,989 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 244,315 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 244,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 235,022 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 235,022 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint track rod end (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 222,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 222,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 211,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 198,124 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 198,124 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn and lipped

oil beneath nearside front engine area

Pass 19 May 2014 185,561 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 172,178 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 TOV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TOV, 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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What year was LR56 TOV registered?

LR56 TOV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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