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LM16 VYT

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

228,789 mi
Last recorded228,789 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 228,789 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 218,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 213,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 205,971 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 193,000 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 193,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 182,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 168,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 160,172 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 160,172 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 142,091 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 142,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,914 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 124,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 108,424 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,339 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 99,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 80,268 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 80,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,168 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 70,168 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,213 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,024 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,655 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 35,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 21,724 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 VYT is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 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 VYT, 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 VYT is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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