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LM06 WSW

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

358,400 mi
Last recorded358,400 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 358,400 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 358,400 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 346,955 miles

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

Rear crossmember corroded to excess

Fail 20 Mar 2019 346,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear crossmember corroded to excess

Pass 19 Sep 2018 336,561 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 336,561 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 324,898 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 324,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 314,882 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 305,054 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 305,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 293,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 282,709 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 282,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 271,514 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 260,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 249,366 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 237,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 222,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 WSW is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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