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LM16 VYY

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

261,086 mi
Last recorded261,086 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 261,086 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 261,086 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2026 254,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 246,436 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 246,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 238,225 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 238,225 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 231,138 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 226,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 212,212 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 194,753 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 178,335 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 157,414 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 157,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2021 140,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 135,986 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 127,576 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 125,171 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 106,507 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 90,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,695 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,830 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,771 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 40,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VYY is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYY, 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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What year was LM16 VYY registered?

LM16 VYY is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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