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LO66 OJV

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

171,307 mi
Last recorded171,307 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO66 OJV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 171,307 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 171,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2025 163,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 154,490 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 154,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 147,455 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 147,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 137,720 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 137,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 128,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 128,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 116,918 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 116,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 107,253 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 107,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 99,865 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,584 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 92,584 miles

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

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

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

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,971 miles

smoke to low to read

Fail 21 Jun 2021 82,970 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

smoke to low to read

Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,504 miles

smoke to low to detect

Fail 22 Dec 2020 78,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

smoke to low to detect

Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,353 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,653 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 44,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,330 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 34,330 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 24,206 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 24,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LO66 OJV is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 LO66 OJV, 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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LO66 OJV is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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