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LR56 TPF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

306,619 mi
Last recorded306,619 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 TPF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 306,619 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 304,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 303,319 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 303,101 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 296,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 288,015 miles

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

Nearside Steering idler arm has play

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2019 288,015 miles

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

Nearside Steering idler arm has play

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 280,046 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 280,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 272,915 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 262,616 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 249,399 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 249,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175 R16C (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 236,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 225,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges and outer side wall perishing (4.1.E.1)

both front wheel bearings slight play

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 212,335 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 212,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 203,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 187,446 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 175,384 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 162,289 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 162,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TPF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red 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 TPF, 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 TPF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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