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LR56 TPO

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

245,277 mi
Last recorded245,277 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 245,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 245,277 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 240,665 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 236,054 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 236,053 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil leak and oil level too low (7.3.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 228,359 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 228,359 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 224,219 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 224,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 215,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2016 215,839 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2015 208,426 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 208,426 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 192,474 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 192,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 178,303 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 178,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 150,929 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 150,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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 TPO is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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