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SN05 OVG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

429,558 mi
Last recorded429,558 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 OVG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 429,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 409,770 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 389,668 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 389,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching subframe in right hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 4 May 2018 382,031 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 382,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2018 378,504 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 368,652 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 368,650 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe flange to manifold (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 357,190 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 357,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 343,488 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 248,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 215,904 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 183,997 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 153,434 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 235,336 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 203,258 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 171,261 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 143,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 113,542 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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SN05 OVG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

SN05 OVG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is SN05 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 OVG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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