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SF06 WVY

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

392,237 mi
Last recorded392,237 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 WVY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 392,237 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 392,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 379,995 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 379,546 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 366,452 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 366,440 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper loose

N/S outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Overspray N/S rear light

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 353,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 353,768 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 340,090 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 335,592 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 335,585 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 328,785 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 322,535 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 313,230 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 313,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 287,488 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 287,470 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 94,510 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,978 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 WVY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WVY, 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 WVY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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