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LT56 SYS

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

400,633 mi
Last recorded400,633 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 SYS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 400,633 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 400,632 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 390,141 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 390,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 386,187 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 373,509 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 373,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 359,608 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 359,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 345,531 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 345,531 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 332,505 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 316,619 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 382,835 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 286,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 274,415 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 260,801 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 251,855 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 251,855 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 234,617 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 135,283 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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LT56 SYS is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT56 SYS, 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 SYS is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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