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LP16 XKN

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

179,996 mi
Last recorded179,996 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 179,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 179,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 167,919 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 151,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 138,509 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 134,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 134,150 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 127,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 118,380 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 118,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,007 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 88,393 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,142 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,777 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,681 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,840 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 54,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,233 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 46,233 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,940 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 36,940 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 28,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 28,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,109 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak Axle ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 18,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Oil leak Axle ()

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

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