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LX56 HGL

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

346,252 mi
Last recorded346,252 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 HGL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 346,252 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 330,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 319,943 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 309,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 301,464 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 301,083 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Horn not working control not functioning as it should (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2017 291,866 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 280,741 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 269,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 264,507 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 246,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 239,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 225,186 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 217,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 203,015 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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LX56 HGL is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LX56 HGL, 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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LX56 HGL is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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