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LM16 VYX

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,385 mi
Last recorded162,385 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 162,385 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 162,384 miles

Central Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both back bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2026 160,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 157,660 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 157,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 153,314 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 147,805 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 147,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 142,704 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 142,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 139,589 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 139,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 134,170 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 134,170 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps adjusted and now in full working order (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,113 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 125,113 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 120,104 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 120,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,306 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 100,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,976 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,427 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,489 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,163 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 20,339 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 VYX 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 VYX, 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 VYX is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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