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LS56 BBV

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,399 mi
Last recorded148,399 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 BBV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 148,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 148,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 142,869 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 29 Nov 2022 142,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 134,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has slightb travel

Pass 16 Oct 2020 122,312 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 107,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 101,513 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 101,513 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 89,572 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,211 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,351 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,530 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 60,778 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 52,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,224 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,670 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,334 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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LS56 BBV is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 239,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS56 BBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LS56 BBV registered?

LS56 BBV is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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