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LM16 VYP

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,271 mi
Last recorded165,271 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 165,271 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 158,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH SWOLLEN,NO PLAY DETECTED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE,ALSO THERE IS A NAIL IN CENTER AREA OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 151,266 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAKING FROM GEARBOX SUMP. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAKING SLIGHTLY FROM REAR WHEEL BEARING SEAL ,ONTO BACK PLATE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 144,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 137,108 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 128,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 121,220 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubber also starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 107,893 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,349 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 102,347 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,392 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,652 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 91,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 88,062 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,374 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,616 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 VYP is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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