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LK06 RCV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

288,983 mi
Last recorded288,983 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 RCV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 288,983 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 288,981 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 275,294 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 270,582 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 261,318 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 254,022 miles

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in idler arm.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 247,678 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 244,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 238,057 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 233,407 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 233,305 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler box (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 222,904 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 222,902 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 214,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 205,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 199,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 190,657 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 181,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 174,389 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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LK06 RCV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LK06 RCV, 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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What year was LK06 RCV registered?

LK06 RCV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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