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LT06 VMG

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

302,924 mi
Last recorded302,924 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 VMG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 302,924 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 295,174 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 288,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 280,182 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 280,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 271,222 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 261,525 miles

Drive belt frayed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 251,219 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 241,950 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 231,076 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 231,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015
Pass 3 Feb 2015 207,892 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

wiper blades smear

Pass 25 Apr 2014 199,894 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 186,201 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 186,172 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 176,487 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 176,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 165,542 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 165,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 153,818 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 153,794 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 143,706 miles

nearside front brake pipe clip on subframe cross member starting to break up

Pass 12 Apr 2011 132,674 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 108,914 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 108,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,249 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,241 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,423 miles

Parking brake has only just met legal requirements

Fail 27 Feb 2008 58,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,702 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11 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 VMG is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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