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LT56 SXV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

335,398 mi
Last recorded335,398 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 SXV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 335,398 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 355,199 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 355,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 355,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 351,424 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 343,259 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 343,258 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panard rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 335,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 325,075 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 325,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 317,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 317,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 306,873 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 297,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 286,776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 274,940 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 262,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 252,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 252,211 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 240,965 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 240,965 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 219,668 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 219,668 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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LT56 SXV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LT56 SXV, 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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LT56 SXV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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