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SN05 HVP

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

372,288 mi
Last recorded372,288 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 HVP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 372,288 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 372,147 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ARCH AREA AROUND SEAT BELT MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ARCH AROUND SEAT BELT MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired CENTRAL OF SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 190,537 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 190,537 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 178,051 miles

rear hub oil seals starting bto leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 166,259 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 165,936 miles

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

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

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 HVP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SN05 HVP, 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 HVP registered?

SN05 HVP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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