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SN06 EFB

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

564,042 mi
Last recorded564,042 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 EFB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 564,042 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 556,939 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 546,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 516,147 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 492,084 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 471,861 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 426,597 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 435,158 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 366,032 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 365,309 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 307,888 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 307,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 250,896 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 250,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 191,971 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 191,945 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

oil leak engine area,contaminated other parts of steering = suspnsion

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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SN06 EFB is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SN06 EFB, 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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SN06 EFB is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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