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LP16 XJU

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

188,078 mi
Last recorded188,078 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 188,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 188,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 182,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 182,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 177,717 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 170,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 160,464 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,761 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 134,982 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 134,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 123,794 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 112,336 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 112,339 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,690 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 93,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,860 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 66,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,169 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,108 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,108 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,401 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 47,401 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 37,826 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,156 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,191 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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LP16 XJU 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 68%.

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 LP16 XJU, 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 LP16 XJU registered?

LP16 XJU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 13 July 2016.

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