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LS06 GRK

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

619,652 mi
Last recorded619,652 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 GRK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 619,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 606,635 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 579,637 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 553,145 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 523,038 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 522,605 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 502,503 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 501,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Pass 15 May 2013 474,921 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 474,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 446,911 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 424,585 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 416,817 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 390,968 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 390,919 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 366,716 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 366,714 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 356,764 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 355,434 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 291,413 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 291,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 288,729 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 220,495 miles

propshaft doughnut showing signs of wear

Fail 30 Apr 2009 217,045 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 145,911 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 140,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 68,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 76 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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LS06 GRK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LS06 GRK, 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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LS06 GRK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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