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SK06 CHY

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

434,905 mi
Last recorded434,905 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 CHY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 434,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 434,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 434,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 434,670 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 432,888 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 432,444 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 425,899 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 425,899 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 421,851 miles

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

under sealed heavily

Pass 5 Jul 2018 413,012 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 413,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 406,783 miles

front registration plate deterioted

parking brake has just met the minimum braking effort

play in offside front anti roll bar bush

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2017 400,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 394,192 miles

front registration plate deterioted

front wishbone bushes deterioted

offside sill in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2017 394,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 395,100 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

front registration plate deterioted

nearside rear shocker bottom bush deterioted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 381,349 miles

coil springs corroded

oil leak

play in offside front upper wishbone bush

Fail 13 Jan 2016 381,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 375,015 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 375,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 302,028 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 147,566 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 147,566 miles

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?

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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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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