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SF06 EPY

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Pink Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

429,254 mi
Last recorded429,254 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 EPY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 429,254 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 429,226 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 423,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 410,111 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 396,392 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 388,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 383,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 376,865 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 376,865 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 368,492 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 354,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 328,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 315,916 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 296,906 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 296,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 274,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 252,926 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 252,586 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 252,573 miles

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

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

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 197,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 147,479 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 85,000 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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SF06 EPY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Pink with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPY, 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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SF06 EPY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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