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LT56 VDC

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

283,820 mi
Last recorded283,820 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 283,820 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 276,732 miles

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

tracking appears to be slightly out of alignment.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 271,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 264,219 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 258,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 253,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 248,407 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 241,870 miles

Play in prop shaft centre bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 235,175 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 227,259 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 219,827 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 211,326 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 204,058 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 204,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2013 195,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 189,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 181,460 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 172,669 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 172,647 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 163,783 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 145,258 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 145,238 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 127,807 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 108,585 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,244 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 59,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 45 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 VDC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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