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LM16 VYH

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

243,888 mi
Last recorded243,888 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 VYH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 243,888 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2026 226,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 215,581 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 215,581 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 194,397 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 194,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 173,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 165,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 150,031 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 150,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Backing plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 135,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 122,449 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 122,449 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 111,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 111,275 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 111,275 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,265 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,953 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,041 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 39,230 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 19,529 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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LM16 VYH is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 107,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM16 VYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM16 VYH is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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