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LT56 XEP

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

284,167 mi
Last recorded284,167 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 284,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated screw in joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play long center (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 278,793 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 267,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 259,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 248,195 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 236,563 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lower swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play short inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lower swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play center rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 224,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 211,429 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 198,286 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 189,548 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 183,102 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 176,319 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 169,807 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 169,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 162,959 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 155,255 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 33 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 XEP is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

LT56 XEP is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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