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SN55 OLG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

388,602 mi
Last recorded388,602 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 OLG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 388,602 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 382,042 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 382,041 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 375,884 miles

Steering box slight movement steering idler (2.1.1 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 375,882 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 375,879 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 370,480 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 363,317 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2010 177,232 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 132,389 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 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.

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