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LP16 XKF

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

205,077 mi
Last recorded205,077 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 205,077 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 205,077 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2026 194,332 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 194,332 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 182,869 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 182,869 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 172,253 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 159,593 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 148,608 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 148,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 135,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 126,336 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 114,482 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 114,482 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,007 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 104,007 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 92,882 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,847 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 79,767 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,766 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 73,766 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,707 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,645 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 53,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,835 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 32,612 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,829 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 XKF is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

LP16 XKF is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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