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LM06 XRA

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

562,875 mi
Last recorded562,875 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 562,875 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jan 2020 562,873 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 554,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 546,794 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jul 2019 546,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2010 75,729 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 75,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 74,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 74,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,784 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,632 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 61,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,535 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 39,448 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,921 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,558 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,534 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 6,882 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 XRA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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