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LR56 YXU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,052 mi
Last recorded196,052 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 YXU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2021 196,052 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2021 196,052 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 195,092 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 188,006 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 188,006 miles

Brake performance not tested excessive brake fluid leaking not safe to test brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner wishbone bushes have excessive play, therefore other bushes and ball joints cannot be tested (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 172,598 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 172,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 157,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 141,972 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 131,771 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 129,464 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 126,689 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 122,554 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,392 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 YXU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

LR56 YXU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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