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LT56 WLW

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 387,323 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018
Fail 23 Jan 2018

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2017
Fail 25 Jul 2017

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked at subframe (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 361,987 miles

Rear Handbrake cables outer casing worn away

Fail 13 Jan 2017 361,965 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure clip broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Hitting anti roll bar on lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake servo locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting subframe on lock (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Bolt insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped along rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak sump corroded leaking oil ()

Rear Handbrake cables outer casing worn away

Pass 30 Jun 2016
Fail 30 Jun 2016 351,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016
Fail 7 Jan 2016 331,424 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 307,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 307,204 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015
Fail 8 Jan 2015

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 283,759 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 283,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 266,827 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 266,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2013
Fail 15 Oct 2013 251,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2013
Fail 15 Apr 2013

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 209,683 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 209,666 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 192,882 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 192,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering oil level low

Pass 17 Oct 2011 174,065 miles

Battery insecure

N/S Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2010 142,041 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 142,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

50% of centre brake light not working

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

o/s/r outer door handle light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2009 117,908 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 117,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,313 miles

offside front spot light not working

spare tyre close to legal limits

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 WLW is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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