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LM06 XRB

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests45 (24 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

350,316 mi
Last recorded350,316 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 21 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 350,316 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 350,223 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle sub frame (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle sub frame (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 334,199 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 334,155 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure hose clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 323,629 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 323,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 310,658 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 310,565 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 297,010 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 296,965 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 283,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 283,379 miles

Fuel tank leaking near pipes. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 270,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 270,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No/ Weak cut off pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 257,186 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 257,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 243,674 miles

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

washer jets poor

Pass 6 Oct 2015 233,175 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 233,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 221,707 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 221,646 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 208,552 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 208,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 194,802 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 194,727 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 181,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 181,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 169,418 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 69,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 159,311 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 159,262 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 155,750 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 155,711 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 155,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 155,636 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 150,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 145,047 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 145,043 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 131,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 92,790 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,134 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,078 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,255 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 25,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 45 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 XRB is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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