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DK06 NKN

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

444,654 mi
Last recorded444,654 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 NKN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 444,654 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 436,870 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 436,869 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 436,814 miles

Central Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axel brake line rust (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner aqnd outer arch rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner outer arch rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front crossmember mout rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached stearin idler needs tightening (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 434,787 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 425,114 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 408,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 376,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 341,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 310,512 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 277,793 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 277,418 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 254,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 232,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 194,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 154,627 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 108,371 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,540 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9 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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DK06 NKN is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DK06 NKN, 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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DK06 NKN is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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