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LJ06 HBG

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

333,747 mi
Last recorded333,747 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 HBG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 333,747 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 330,024 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 321,990 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 321,990 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 310,716 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 304,563 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 304,563 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 300,049 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 300,003 miles

Central Rear Upper Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 296,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 290,903 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 290,903 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 282,262 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 282,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 268,703 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 268,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb loose. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 259,404 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 259,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 243,964 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 243,964 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 231,148 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 231,148 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 217,239 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 217,239 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 205,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 205,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 189,905 miles

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

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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LJ06 HBG is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LJ06 HBG, 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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LJ06 HBG is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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