MOT Status
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235,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside idler
smoke to low
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Nearside idler
smoke to low
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear leaking diff oil on to brake back plate.
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear leaking diff oil on to brake back plate.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
emissions to low to detect
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
emissions to low to detect
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM16 VYW is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 VYW, 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 VYW is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 28 April 2016.
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