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LR56 UTF

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

313,759 mi
Last recorded313,759 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 UTF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 313,759 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both sills damaged+corrosion showing in places

exhaust

n/s rear hub seal weeping

parking brake poor @16 %

parking brake stiff

various fluid weeps

Fail 24 Jun 2021 313,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both sills damaged+corrosion showing in places

exhaust

n/s rear hub seal weeping

parking brake stiff

various fluid weeps

Pass 11 Jun 2020 313,412 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both sills damaged+corrosion showing in places

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

n/s rear hub leaking

various oil leaks (slight)

Fail 29 May 2020 313,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both sills damaged+corrosion showing in places

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

handbrake rough/stiff

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

n/s rear hub leaking

n/s wiper split,footbrake rubber temp repaired

various oil leaks (slight)

Pass 24 Jun 2019 291,796 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 291,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 261,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow towards rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSF indicator becoming pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 237,161 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 237,005 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 204,978 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Drivers door cannot be opened from inside. (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014
Pass 5 Dec 2014
Fail 5 Dec 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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LR56 UTF is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 239,390 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 TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR56 UTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR56 UTF is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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