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SN06 EFF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

519,424 mi
Last recorded519,424 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 EFF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 519,424 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 519,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) lower steering universal joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 504,243 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 491,687 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 491,687 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 478,411 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 478,411 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 464,099 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 445,101 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 445,101 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 434,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 398,655 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 357,042 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 356,186 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 316,826 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 315,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 261,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 208,748 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 208,384 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 165,527 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 165,503 miles

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

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

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

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 EFF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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