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SN06 LOA

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2020

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general corrosion around vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2019
Pass 9 May 2019 255,639 miles
Fail 9 May 2019

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 248,716 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 248,669 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 238,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 231,847 miles

Nearside Front Object in front tyre

Park brake only just passed, may require repair/adjustment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper bent/damaged

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 227,470 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 220,576 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2016 308,606 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 304,993 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 304,940 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 295,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 287,833 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 275,099 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 266,457 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 266,422 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 May 2013 255,775 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 255,726 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 247,409 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 247,328 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 236,724 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 236,684 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 228,223 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 228,172 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 201,942 miles

50% of centre brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 178,943 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 LOA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LOA, 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 LOA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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