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LM16 VYZ

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,763 mi
Last recorded150,763 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 150,763 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 150,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 139,867 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 126,389 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 126,109 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower nut loose (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 111,704 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 111,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Outer bolt to short on inner bolt. Lock nut not engaged (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 99,671 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 99,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 80,893 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 80,873 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired Cracked (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Dpf warning lamp on indicating fault

Pass 24 May 2021 80,411 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,497 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,689 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 60,689 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 50,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,418 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 VYZ 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 66.7%.

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

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