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LR56 UTJ

2006 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

329,519 mi
Last recorded329,519 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze239,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 UTJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 329,519 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 329,370 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheelarch corroded and holed within 30cm of seat belt anchorage point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 314,488 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 297,314 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 296,870 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 280,078 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 280,052 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner track rod (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 260,501 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 240,433 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 240,132 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 220,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 199,998 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 179,284 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 178,920 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 174,300 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 174,232 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?

Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
24,382
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Headlamp aim too high 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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LR56 UTJ is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 239,261 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 Bronze fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR56 UTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LR56 UTJ registered?

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

Is LR56 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 UTJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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