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LT56 WMA

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

376,364 mi
Last recorded376,364 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 376,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 374,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 374,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 373,883 miles

Slight play at steering idler.

Fail 13 Dec 2019 373,854 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle When on full right lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing Ball joint lock tab missing. (2.1.3 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Chassis side above first exhaust silencer. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm 1 of 2 rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reduced effort at NS & OS parking brakes.

Reduced effort at NSR & OSR service brake.

Slight play at steering idler.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 373,082 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 373,066 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catches sub frame when on full right lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 259,732 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 359,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 343,875 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 343,865 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 330,528 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 330,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 319,513 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 319,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 306,664 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 306,554 miles

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

Nearside reduced effort at park brake

Pass 13 Jun 2016 296,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 268,037 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 267,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Hand brake cable clevis pins partialy siezed.

NSF & OSF brake pad pins incomplete.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 250,467 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 225,849 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 197,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 166,402 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 166,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 138,552 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 WMA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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