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LR06 USE

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

407,644 mi
Last recorded407,644 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 407,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 407,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Body corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2018 400,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported above exhaust. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 400,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported above exhaust. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 390,547 miles

fuel tank corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 390,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

fuel tank corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 383,196 miles

Nearside Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 372,484 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion At 4th body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 372,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Marked yellow (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked At rear bush. Marked yellow (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure Marked yellow (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired In wheel arch. Marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced Marked yellow (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped in chassis rail (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At 1st body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint mounting nut not in nyloc. Marked yellow (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door handle (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired In wheel arch. Marked yellow (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion At 4th body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 349,702 miles

Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

park brake 17%

Fail 7 Jun 2016 349,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped in chassis (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 328,269 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 328,260 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 313,453 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 313,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 297,184 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 297,175 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 283,711 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 283,702 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 263,936 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 263,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 245,090 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 245,080 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 222,643 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 222,507 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 198,506 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 198,499 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 177,702 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 177,695 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Power steering level low

Pass 31 May 2011 155,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 160,309 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 USE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 USE, 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 USE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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