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LR06 JVU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

314,230 mi
Last recorded314,230 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 JVU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 314,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Located behind quarter panel. Not within 30cm of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Within 30cm of axle bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Within 30cm of axle bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 311,694 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 311,694 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 312,167 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 312,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 308,308 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 308,308 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 304,007 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 304,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 299,943 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 296,527 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 296,527 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 290,554 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 285,114 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 278,093 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 268,629 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 257,173 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 257,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2015 245,059 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 234,471 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 221,102 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 206,444 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 191,885 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 JVU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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