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LM06 XEP

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 XEP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 249,328 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 249,321 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury stop light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2018 243,164 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 239,516 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 235,476 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 235,472 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 243,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 233,685 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 223,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 208,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 207,225 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 194,073 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 194,073 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 183,615 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 162,887 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 162,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 79,018 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 70,760 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,760 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,017 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 48,963 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,310 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 16,279 miles

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

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 XEP is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XEP, 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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What year was LM06 XEP registered?

LM06 XEP is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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