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LS06 GRU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

237,993 mi
Last recorded237,993 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 237,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 234,603 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 234,603 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 231,026 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 231,026 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 221,855 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 215,701 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 207,080 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 197,250 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 187,326 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 177,979 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 177,979 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 166,951 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 157,089 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 144,866 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 136,107 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 136,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 123,216 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 116,144 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 116,144 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 110,799 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 GRU 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 76.2%.

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 LS06 GRU, 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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What year was LS06 GRU registered?

LS06 GRU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is LS06 GRU safe to buy?

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