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SN55 KYX

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

391,234 mi
Last recorded391,234 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 KYX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 391,234 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 381,069 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both fuel tank straps cracked and weak

Fail 22 Jul 2019 381,069 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both fuel tank straps cracked and weak

Pass 29 Jan 2019 370,076 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 370,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at (2.29) limit (1.19) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 359,787 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 359,781 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 352,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 352,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when on full right lock (4.1.D.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 340,081 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 326,533 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 326,060 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 306,158 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 286,945 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 268,662 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 251,503 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 237,983 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 283,159 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 200,565 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 167,635 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 146,637 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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SN55 KYX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 240,631 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 SN55 KYX, 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 20 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 SN55 KYX registered?

SN55 KYX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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