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LM06 RBO

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

340,420 mi
Last recorded340,420 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 340,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 340,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 339,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 339,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 331,198 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 331,197 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering locking device ineffective nearside track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 321,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 311,198 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 311,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 303,869 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 292,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 281,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 261,282 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 241,221 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 241,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 220,361 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 220,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 195,708 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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 RBO is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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