MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
388,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play steering idler (2.2.2 (g))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight movement steering idler (2.1.1 (d) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Steering box slight movement Steering idler box (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Underside of vehicle has widespread corrosion
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering box slight movement Steering idler box (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Underside of vehicle has widespread corrosion
bonnet pull came off in my hand
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SN55 OLG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SN55 OLG, 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 SN55 OLG registered?
SN55 OLG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 October 2005.
Is SN55 OLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for SN55 OLG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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