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LR06 LYC

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

280,849 mi
Last recorded280,849 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 LYC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 280,849 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 280,788 miles

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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 278,356 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 276,367 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil cooler pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 269,783 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 261,919 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 261,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 253,463 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 246,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 238,056 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 231,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 226,107 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 226,098 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 220,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 214,855 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 214,812 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 206,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 197,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 186,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 174,271 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 161,588 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 161,574 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 148,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 120,826 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 92,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 92,748 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 LYC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LR06 LYC, 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 LYC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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