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SN06 LOJ

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

595,013 mi
Last recorded595,013 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 595,013 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 594,983 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery leads (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 587,779 miles

Underbody, chassis and rear wheel arch's heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Jul 2019 587,714 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody, chassis and rear wheel arch's heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jan 2019 580,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f near steering box mounting bolt. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 573,452 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 573,412 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 566,599 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 566,582 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering box mounting on chassis cracked. (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 559,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 559,410 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 546,619 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 546,566 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All three lamps (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 534,397 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 534,356 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

slight misting of oil N/S rear hub

Pass 5 Jan 2016 520,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 509,294 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 509,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 500,150 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 500,135 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 487,532 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 487,499 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 Jan 2014 476,019 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 476,008 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 457,713 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 457,688 miles

Offside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 425,826 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 425,746 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 398,294 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 398,226 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 370,897 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner side wall starting too crack up

Fail 12 Jan 2012 370,879 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 370,861 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 341,060 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 341,052 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 318,812 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 264,986 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 225,794 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 LOJ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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