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SK06 CHZ

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

510,965 mi
Last recorded510,965 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 CHZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 510,965 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements side lights not coming on in side position going straight onto dip (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 501,923 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 488,924 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 488,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced o/s and n/s (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 475,576 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 461,656 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 461,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 446,326 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 446,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front reduced clearance at bump stop

Pass 28 Sep 2017 434,947 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 434,934 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked arm broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 419,867 miles

corrosion forming NS inner sill and boot floor outer bearers

Pass 20 Sep 2016 407,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 394,219 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 365,736 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 365,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 335,314 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 309,891 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 256,378 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 255,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 203,819 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 154,966 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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SK06 CHZ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CHZ, 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 CHZ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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