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LS55 OBR

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

279,053 mi
Last recorded279,053 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 OBR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 279,053 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 279,053 miles

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 274,326 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 264,754 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 264,754 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 254,035 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 254,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 244,148 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 235,169 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 223,784 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 214,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 203,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 195,515 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 183,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 172,094 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 172,094 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 159,155 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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LS55 OBR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 250,591 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 LS55 OBR, 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 21 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 LS55 OBR registered?

LS55 OBR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 OBR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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