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LT56 YYA

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests36 (23 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate63.9%

Mileage

359,705 mi
Last recorded359,705 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 359,705 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering slightly tight

Underbody corrosion

Underbody underseal

Fail 9 Jul 2019 359,478 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering slightly tight

Underbody corrosion

Underbody underseal

Pass 10 Jan 2019 343,943 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 329,819 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 329,701 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 315,815 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 298,737 miles

Oil leak around engine. ()

Oil leak around gearbox. ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 283,904 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 283,881 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 271,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 255,303 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 255,254 miles

Brake valve leaking under bonnet (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 240,468 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 240,454 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 225,171 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 225,161 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 209,895 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 209,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 196,832 miles

N/S/F Tyre very close to anti roll bar on full lock

Fail 8 Jan 2014 196,809 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 181,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 175,747 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 175,685 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 166,081 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 166,072 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 155,831 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 155,775 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 144,936 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 132,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 106,815 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 106,806 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Sep 2009 97,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,458 miles

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

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,089 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 39 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 YYA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.9%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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