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LS06 VHC

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

256,380 mi
Last recorded256,380 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 VHC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 256,380 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 256,380 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 248,111 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 248,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 235,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 228,763 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 228,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 221,288 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 221,288 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 213,559 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 202,893 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 178,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 178,693 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 167,876 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 167,876 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 156,518 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 VHC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

LS06 VHC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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