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LP16 KRU

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,708 mi
Last recorded220,708 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP16 KRU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 220,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2025 208,092 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 193,520 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 193,518 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 181,596 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 167,531 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 167,529 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 155,412 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 154,844 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 151,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 151,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 148,226 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 148,226 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 134,796 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 98,240 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2020 90,477 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,989 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 68,384 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 51,236 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 42,146 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,402 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 18,761 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 May 2017 18,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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LP16 KRU 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 LP16 KRU, 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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LP16 KRU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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