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LR56 TPV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

389,971 mi
Last recorded389,971 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 TPV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 389,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 385,846 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020
Fail 15 Feb 2020

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 373,261 miles
Pass 13 May 2019
Fail 13 May 2019

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 347,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 336,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 323,835 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 311,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 299,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 287,287 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 275,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 263,548 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 251,076 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 238,563 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 225,579 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 171,848 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 TPV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Purple with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

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

Is LR56 TPV safe to buy?

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