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LT56 VDP

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

256,946 mi
Last recorded256,946 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 256,946 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 228,913 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 228,913 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 219,456 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 206,234 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 203,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 200,012 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 194,045 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 188,275 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 184,331 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 179,459 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 175,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 172,039 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 166,569 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 160,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 153,265 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 147,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 141,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 134,996 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 VDP 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 94.7%.

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 VDP, 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 LT56 VDP registered?

LT56 VDP is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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