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SN05 BWP

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

448,632 mi
Last recorded448,632 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 BWP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 448,632 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 419,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 383,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 347,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 224,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 278,782 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 230,653 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 230,622 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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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SN05 BWP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 250,591 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 SN05 BWP, 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 21 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 SN05 BWP registered?

SN05 BWP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is SN05 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 BWP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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