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LR56 ZHA

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

369,185 mi
Last recorded369,185 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 369,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 356,261 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 341,599 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 340,869 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 330,936 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 322,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 321,319 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 314,632 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 311,130 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 311,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of main line pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 298,882 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 298,881 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 287,032 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 287,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 273,050 miles

Oil leak engine oil ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 273,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine oil ()

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

Pass 12 May 2017 260,472 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 May 2017 260,472 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 247,330 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 247,330 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 233,620 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 233,619 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 217,590 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 210,481 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 189,433 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 158,472 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 ZHA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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