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LT06 VMJ

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

355,142 mi
Last recorded355,142 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 VMJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 355,142 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 380,026 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 349,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 353,418 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 353,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 347,136 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 347,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 345,643 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 345,643 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 342,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 313,962 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 297,973 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 287,256 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 286,511 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 286,461 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 286,457 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 284,545 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 284,545 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 281,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 277,362 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 227,358 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 273,840 miles

Oil leaks from engine.

front fog lights n/w.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 273,829 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leaks from engine.

front fog lights n/w.

Fail 17 Apr 2010 273,659 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

CHIP IN NEAR SIDE OF WINDSCREEN

POWERSTEERING OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

TURBO OIL LEAK

Fail 15 Apr 2010 273,601 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

CHIP IN NEAR SIDE OF WINDSCREEN

POWERSTEERING OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

TURBO OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Apr 2009 228,325 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 228,297 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 158,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 78,921 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 78,762 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 VMJ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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