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LT56 VDR

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

399,012 mi
Last recorded399,012 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 VDR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 399,012 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 399,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 392,211 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 390,871 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 380,430 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 369,670 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 369,670 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 355,888 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 348,125 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 342,050 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 342,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 323,900 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 323,900 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 321,454 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side's (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 307,004 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 296,375 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 296,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 279,445 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 279,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 207,038 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 207,038 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 251,943 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 251,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 240,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 225,393 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 225,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 VDR is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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