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Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill and rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
boot coroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dip (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dip (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working both front jets (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
OFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT FRAYED
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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SN05 HVS is a 2005 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 60%.
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 HVS, 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 HVS registered?
SN05 HVS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 8 April 2005.
Is SN05 HVS safe to buy?
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