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SN06 LNY

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

413,403 mi
Last recorded413,403 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 413,403 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 380,872 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 380,753 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down excessive movement on crash link (2.2.2 (a))

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bolt missing (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 355,171 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 355,171 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing cylinder retaining clip missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Rear Flex pipe front ferrule heavily corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective Safety catch seized (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Spare tyre defective Spare Wheel Missing ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 319,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 276,133 miles

Offside Rear Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 276,107 miles

Offside Rear Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 261,221 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 260,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 247,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 246,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 232,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 219,645 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 219,214 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 202,782 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 202,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 180,367 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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SN06 LNY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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