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LS06 PLZ

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

298,165 mi
Last recorded298,165 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 298,165 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 298,165 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 289,204 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 289,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 280,371 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 280,371 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 267,028 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 267,028 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 255,797 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 255,794 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system T section above cross member (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 243,849 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 234,173 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 234,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 224,076 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 215,778 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 215,778 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 207,077 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 207,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 198,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 190,709 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 171,849 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 163,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 153,992 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 PLZ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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