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LR06 FDE

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

393,593 mi
Last recorded393,593 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 FDE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 393,593 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 393,578 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 379,749 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 379,669 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 361,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 348,802 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 348,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting bracket bolt missing

Pass 6 Dec 2017 329,679 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 329,656 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 313,059 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 312,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 295,794 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 295,695 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to chassis (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 281,095 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 281,023 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 263,013 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 262,955 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 250,059 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 250,000 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 236,246 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 236,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 219,298 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 202,617 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 202,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2013 186,429 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 186,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18 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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LR06 FDE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LR06 FDE, 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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LR06 FDE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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