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LM06 DPV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

393,200 mi
Last recorded393,200 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 393,200 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 393,168 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 389,442 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 385,187 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 375,727 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 364,591 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 352,028 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 339,831 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 326,116 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear anchors have under seal around fixings

Pass 1 Aug 2016 315,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 304,876 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 304,862 miles

Fuel system component insecure Filter (7.2.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 293,307 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 281,320 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 281,310 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 266,578 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 251,841 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 251,828 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 237,615 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 237,608 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 223,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 210,622 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 197,702 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 197,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 183,150 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 151,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 115,066 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 84,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,188 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 48,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 48 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 DPV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 LM06 DPV, 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 DPV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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