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LM06 VHA

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests40 (24 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

429,725 mi
Last recorded429,725 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 16 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 429,725 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 429,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 425,635 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 425,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 414,658 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 414,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 405,690 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 405,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 389,280 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Aug 2018 389,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f shock absorber lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2018 365,207 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 365,197 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in 2 areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking on bulk head (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering box insecure chassis cracked (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 339,751 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 339,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 317,394 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 317,381 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 291,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 291,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 261,461 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 236,378 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 236,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 222,643 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 206,757 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 206,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 194,612 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 180,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 180,661 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 162,769 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 146,110 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 146,078 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 132,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 120,118 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 120,111 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,106 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 96,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 49,083 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,083 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 113 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 VHA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 July 2006.

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