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LT06 DNN

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests40 (22 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

499,370 mi
Last recorded499,370 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 DNN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 18 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 499,370 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 499,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.19 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 491,290 miles

Unable to fully inspect due too excessive use of under seal

Pass 18 Dec 2018 485,659 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 485,450 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery leads insecure

Pass 10 May 2018 476,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 476,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 460,408 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 447,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 447,405 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion rear bumper mount. (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 433,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 422,390 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 422,340 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 404,005 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 403,996 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 389,733 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 389,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear hub leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 373,516 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 373,393 miles

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

Nearside Outer Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 345,606 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 345,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 321,719 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 321,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 301,004 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 300,997 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 300,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 284,181 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 284,158 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 261,876 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 261,834 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 245,189 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 245,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 208,110 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 208,084 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 168,011 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 168,011 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 117,090 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 64,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,153 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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LT06 DNN is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LT06 DNN, 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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LT06 DNN is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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