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LR06 WGC

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests34 (24 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

391,586 mi
Last recorded391,586 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 391,586 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 391,506 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 383,377 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 371,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 May 2019 371,240 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2019 370,845 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2018 358,539 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 349,293 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Central rod, Offside end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2017 334,166 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 322,623 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 322,564 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 308,269 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 308,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure idler (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 298,366 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 288,121 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 275,239 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 275,192 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 262,994 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 247,638 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 247,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 228,506 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 209,478 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 209,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 188,819 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 188,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 170,437 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 151,820 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 151,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 137,559 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 102,224 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 67,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 21 Apr 2008 37,955 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34 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 WGC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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