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SF06 EPK

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

264,737 mi
Last recorded264,737 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 EPK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 264,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 226,465 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 226,465 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

bonnet cable handle broke

no taxi plate rear

Pass 28 Jan 2011 222,798 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 222,749 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet and front wing off side needs touching up for taxi test

near side center seat trim broken (sharp edges).

off side rear door scratched for taxi test.

spare tyre illegal

Pass 24 Sep 2010 215,544 miles

Oil leak

off side and near side top wishbone bushes have slight play

Fail 23 Sep 2010 215,463 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Oil leak

no number stickers on back doors for taxi test

off side and near side top wishbone bushes have slight play

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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SF06 EPK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SF06 EPK, 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 SF06 EPK registered?

SF06 EPK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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