MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
434,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both side sills and front and rear suspension mounting area corroded
under vehicle covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))
Rear parking brake slightly low
both side sills slightly corroded
under vehicle covered in under seal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot area x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
sill covers fitted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill , front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nr wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bottom door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under sealed heavily
brake pipes slightly corroded
coil springs corroded
coil springs corroded
front registration plate deterioted
oil leak
parking brake has just met the minimum braking efficiency
play in drivers door hinge
play in front suspension joints
play in rear trailing arm bushes
rear service brake has a slightly low effort
slight free play detected at steering wheel
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake pipes slightly corroded
coil springs corroded
coil springs corroded
front registration plate deterioted
oil leak
play in drivers door hinge
play in front suspension joints
play in rear trailing arm bushes
slight free play detected at steering wheel
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
front registration plate deterioted
parking brake has just met the minimum braking effort
play in offside front anti roll bar bush
slight oil leak
front cross member slightly corroded
front registration plate slightly deterioted
oil leak
parking brake has a low effort
play in offside front upper wishbone bushes
front registration plate deterioted
front wishbone bushes deterioted
offside sill in poor condition
oil leak
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front registration plate deterioted
front wishbone bushes deterioted
offside sill in poor condition
oil leak
brake pipes slightly corroded
coil springs corroded
front registration plate deterioted
nearside rear shocker bottom bush deterioted
coil springs corroded
oil leak
play in offside front upper wishbone bush
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
coil springs corroded
oil leak
play in offside front upper wishbone bush
brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front steering mounting area slightly weak
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight play in offside and nearside front upper balljoints
underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front steering mounting area slightly weak
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight play in offside and nearside front upper balljoints
underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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SK06 CHY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 SK06 CHY, 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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SK06 CHY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 July 2006.
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