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LJ06 HCC

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

367,442 mi
Last recorded367,442 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 HCC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 367,442 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 365,883 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 365,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 363,958 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 363,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight out put poor

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 349,901 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 334,266 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 334,261 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 318,395 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 301,707 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 285,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 275,097 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 275,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Lower Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short Earth wire beside gearbox (1.9.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 252,264 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 219,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 182,817 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2014 182,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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 HCC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HCC, 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 HCC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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