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RA56 WBW

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

474,746 mi
Last recorded474,746 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 WBW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 474,746 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 474,653 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 471,917 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 460,504 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 460,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 448,130 miles

Handbrake just met m.o.t requirements

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

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

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

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

Service brake just met m.o.t requirements

Fail 14 Jan 2019 448,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Handbrake just met m.o.t requirements

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bad connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Service brake just met m.o.t requirements

Pass 20 Jul 2018 437,362 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 437,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 425,385 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 424,546 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 403,010 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 391,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 381,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 372,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 364,506 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 347,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 347,428 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 336,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 322,497 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 322,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RA56 WBW is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RA56 WBW, 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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RA56 WBW is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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