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LM16 VZB

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,519 mi
Last recorded154,519 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 154,519 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 148,416 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 139,367 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 133,006 miles

Central Front Upper COOLANT LEAK.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 133,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSHES BADLY WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper COOLANT LEAK.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 125,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play TOP BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,559 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering box has seepage INPUT SHAFT SEAL,WEEPING. (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN TREAD AREA. ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 109,415 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 99,751 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 94,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,952 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 86,848 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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 3 May 2021 79,449 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,802 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 49,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2017 32,598 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,528 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner wall ()

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 VZB is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

LM16 VZB is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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