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LS56 OBV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,250 mi
Last recorded59,250 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 OBV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,250 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 59,247 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,187 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 37,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,178 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged metal ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 27,127 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 23,176 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,673 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 17,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,558 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush BELOW AXLE TUBE X2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 1,788 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 154,264 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 142,769 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 126,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 118,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,037 miles

Slight play in nearside front hub

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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LS56 OBV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LS56 OBV, 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 LS56 OBV registered?

LS56 OBV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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