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LT56 VDO

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

353,490 mi
Last recorded353,490 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 VDO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 353,490 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box Slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 350,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 344,660 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 344,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 335,630 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 209,094 miles

PROP SHAFT PLAY IN BEARING

Pass 17 Jul 2018 327,435 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 327,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 320,237 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 311,703 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 304,172 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 294,793 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 294,793 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 284,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 273,636 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 263,163 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 248,758 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 235,688 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 221,968 miles

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

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 VDO is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VDO, 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 VDO is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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