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SN54 KRG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

406,339 mi
Last recorded406,339 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 KRG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 406,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017 405,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 369,296 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 334,974 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 334,955 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 300,217 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 299,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 263,749 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 228,260 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 228,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 193,194 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 192,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 26 May 2011

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 157,847 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 120,658 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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SN54 KRG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red 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 SN54 KRG, 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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SN54 KRG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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