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LM06 VGP

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

249,010 mi
Last recorded249,010 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 249,010 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 248,993 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective weld cracked (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 238,440 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 238,327 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 228,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 215,178 miles

Rear brake performance only just meets requirement (locking out)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 206,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 206,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 192,376 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 192,339 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking vac pump pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 179,551 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 170,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 159,416 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 159,369 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 148,945 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 148,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 138,293 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 126,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 112,249 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,875 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 97,815 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,389 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 60,358 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,082 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,315 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,219 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 58 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 VGP is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VGP, 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 VGP is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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