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LM06 DPF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests38 (23 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate60.5%

Mileage

474,166 mi
Last recorded474,166 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 DPF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

23 pass 15 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 474,166 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 474,159 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery earth cable. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 460,451 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 446,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 431,001 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 430,993 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 413,959 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 400,405 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 400,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 388,447 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 388,394 miles

Central Steering retaining device insecure Track rod end lock nut to nearside. Marked in yellow (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Inner Steering retaining device insecure Track rod end lock nut. Marked in yellow (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device insecure Track rod end lock nut. Marked in yellow (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush marked in yellow (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 372,242 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 372,198 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 356,359 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 356,328 miles

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

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 339,615 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 339,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 325,804 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 325,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 307,310 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 307,283 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 292,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 274,365 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 274,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 255,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 235,554 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 235,527 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 217,518 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 217,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 199,457 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 199,423 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 163,539 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 121,152 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 121,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,507 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 41,593 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39 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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LM06 DPF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.5%.

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 LM06 DPF, 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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LM06 DPF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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