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LR56 XSC

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

381,854 mi
Last recorded381,854 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 381,854 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 381,854 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside steering idler worn

offside rear suspension bump stop split

Pass 29 Oct 2018 369,875 miles

steering box leaking slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2018 369,875 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 2 May 2018 360,119 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 348,941 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 338,723 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

reverse lamps stay on permanently

Fail 2 May 2017 338,723 miles

Fuel pipe insecure near tank (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector insecure (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

reverse lamps stay on permanently

Pass 1 Nov 2016 327,026 miles

some fluctuation nearside rear brake

Pass 5 May 2016 316,023 miles

nearside & offside upper suspension bushes worn

some fluctuation nearside rear brake

some imbalance front brakes

some play in steering

Pass 4 Nov 2015 303,863 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 303,862 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 291,300 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 278,798 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 263,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2013 250,274 miles

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

some fluctuation rear brakes

Fail 4 Nov 2013 250,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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 XSC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XSC, 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 XSC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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