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LP16 XKL

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

170,430 mi
Last recorded170,430 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 170,430 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2026 163,033 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 155,244 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 149,599 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 149,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 143,006 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 137,721 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 137,721 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 130,637 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 130,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached tightened nut . (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 126,774 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 126,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 117,149 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 109,351 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 109,351 miles

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

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

Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,898 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 100,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,062 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 84,535 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 84,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,523 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,718 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 63,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,023 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,949 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 35,750 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 35,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,590 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 XKL is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

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

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