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LT56 XEV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Gold Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

322,879 mi
Last recorded322,879 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 XEV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 322,879 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 322,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch inside boot (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 320,612 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 320,606 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 309,335 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 302,789 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 302,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure central bolt trailing arm insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 292,213 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 292,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 288,453 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 288,340 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear close to handbrake compensator (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 275,430 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle n/s/f inner edge of wheel rim fouling against front anti roll bar on full steering lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 263,574 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 253,560 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 121,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,763 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 198,552 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 122,013 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 122,006 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 93,462 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 93,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,009 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 65,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,176 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

perishing to nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,804 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,800 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 101 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 XEV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Gold with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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