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LM06 XPN

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

352,295 mi
Last recorded352,295 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 352,295 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 352,090 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 339,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 332,629 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 324,644 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 324,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 316,780 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion on rear boot floor

Pass 12 Jul 2017 309,463 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 294,420 miles

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

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 275,756 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 275,699 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 257,539 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 246,383 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 246,359 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 232,752 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 220,146 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 204,790 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 189,743 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013
Fail 30 Jan 2013 171,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 156,854 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 157,780 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 140,503 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 1 Feb 2012 140,503 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 125,136 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 98,200 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,988 miles

Cover missing from drivers seat belt stalk

Fail 28 Jul 2008 47,640 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,640 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,550 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 22,539 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 43 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 XPN is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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