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DK06 NKR

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

542,224 mi
Last recorded542,224 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 542,224 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 541,584 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 541,584 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 537,663 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 537,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 529,971 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 529,971 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated ns boot floor, osr welly plate (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 520,163 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 520,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 508,001 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 508,001 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated both welly plates. rear inner arches. ns inner sill. nsr sill by ramp. nsr box section by spring hanger (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 496,249 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 496,249 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 485,684 miles

bodywork advise

Fail 18 Sep 2017 485,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor under rear seat (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 485,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 457,151 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 429,991 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 406,973 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 365,967 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r hub axle oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 321,772 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 14 Jun 2012 321,041 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 272,285 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 271,700 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

binding to nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Jun 2010 221,951 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 221,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 172,111 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 171,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 116,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14 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 NKR is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 DK06 NKR, 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 NKR is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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