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LE06 OPA

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

313,768 mi
Last recorded313,768 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 OPA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 313,768 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 313,768 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 312,639 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 312,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 310,809 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 310,809 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 298,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 287,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2018 269,171 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2018 254,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside sill dented

Fail 1 Mar 2018 254,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside sill dented

Pass 21 Aug 2017 245,918 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

power steering pump damp

Pass 1 Mar 2017 240,106 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearing wear bands (4.1.E.1)

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

power steering pipes damp

power steering pipes damp

Pass 22 Aug 2016 233,218 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage damp (2.3.3b)

Offside Front seat belt buckle broken but works

Pass 1 Mar 2016 225,070 miles

headlamps poor

Fail 1 Mar 2016 225,070 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both recommend re checking after 50 miles (2.5.A.3c)

headlamps poor

Pass 19 Aug 2015 208,947 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 194,406 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside headlamp just giving beam image

Pass 19 Aug 2014 181,785 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2014 170,417 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

sills slightly dented

Pass 30 Aug 2013 158,014 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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LE06 OPA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LE06 OPA, 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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LE06 OPA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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