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LM16 VZJ

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

231,366 mi
Last recorded231,366 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 231,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2026 225,067 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 213,643 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 205,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 196,468 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 185,950 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 185,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 176,000 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 176,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 165,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 153,204 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 139,924 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 126,979 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 112,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,886 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 82,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,337 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 65,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,880 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,273 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,385 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 VZJ is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

LM16 VZJ is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 26 April 2016.

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