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LB06 LKV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 LKV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019
Pass 17 Nov 2018 218,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 204,754 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 192,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2017 181,863 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering Damper Missing

Pass 3 Dec 2016 170,871 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 170,871 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 157,693 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 146,693 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 146,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 132,442 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 132,442 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

N/F Tyre N Rated

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

O/F Foglight Not Working

O/R Tyre N Rated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 580,507 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 580,507 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 102,924 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 102,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 89,246 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 89,246 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 May 2013 74,934 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 74,934 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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LB06 LKV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LB06 LKV, 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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LB06 LKV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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