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LR06 USL

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,364 mi
Last recorded134,364 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 134,364 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,326 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 126,271 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,900 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 118,794 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,049 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 119,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 88,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 82,147 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,851 miles

Coolant leak

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,995 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,859 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 33,808 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,733 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 252,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 238,975 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 238,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 224,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 208,610 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 208,595 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 178,077 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2009 141,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 141,221 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 107,199 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 63,149 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,960 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 USL is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 USL, 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 USL is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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