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SN06 LNV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

435,879 mi
Last recorded435,879 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 435,879 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion around n/s body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 435,865 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission transmission pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion around n/s body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 433,360 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 414,570 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play central track rod n/s balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer rusted

Fail 3 Sep 2019 414,553 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play central track rod n/s balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer rusted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 396,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 378,528 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front steering arm ball joints slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 357,643 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 338,709 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 320,895 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 310,495 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 292,673 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 276,713 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 265,430 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 256,946 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 247,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 235,271 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 223,662 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 221,667 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 221,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 218,237 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 192,021 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 192,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LNV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LNV, 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 LNV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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