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LA06 UTG

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

343,877 mi
Last recorded343,877 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 UTG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 343,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018
Pass 16 Nov 2017 313,967 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 313,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 303,100 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 290,995 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 290,995 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped clip broken on rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 3 May 2016
Fail 3 May 2016

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 261,736 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 261,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015
Pass 29 Oct 2014 232,168 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 232,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 220,163 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 220,163 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 204,701 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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LA06 UTG is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LA06 UTG, 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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LA06 UTG is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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