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LP16 XJY

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

155,015 mi
Last recorded155,015 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 155,015 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 140,401 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 140,370 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2025 128,989 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 104,729 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 82,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,868 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 70,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,938 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 59,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 57,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,503 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 55,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,197 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,578 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 51,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 43,175 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively oil leaking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,072 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,766 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 32,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking oil

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 29,987 miles

Offside Rear Half shaft leaking oil

Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,892 miles

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking oil

Fail 24 Jul 2018 29,891 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 11 Jan 2018 22,362 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 22,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 17,650 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damage but no cords showing

Rear diff oil on offside rear brake back plate

Fail 15 Jul 2017 17,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damage but no cords showing

Rear diff oil on offside rear brake back plate

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 XJY is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

LP16 XJY is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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