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LR06 LYK

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

306,276 mi
Last recorded306,276 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 306,276 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 299,363 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 288,604 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 277,793 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff slightly noisy

Fail 5 Apr 2019 277,793 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff slightly noisy

Pass 16 Oct 2018 266,982 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 254,276 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 254,276 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 241,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 231,063 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 231,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 221,172 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 221,172 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 208,773 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 197,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 185,715 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 175,547 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 175,547 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 163,662 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 163,650 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 145,596 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 LYK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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