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LP16 XKE

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,313 mi
Last recorded133,313 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 133,313 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,929 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 121,465 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 113,707 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 113,707 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 97,034 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 97,034 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 73,174 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 65,151 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 61,953 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 56,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 49,659 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,546 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 48,545 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 45,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 38,589 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 38,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 30,068 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,042 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,031 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 26,031 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2018 21,015 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 21,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 15,949 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 15,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XKE is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

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

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