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LP66 GKU

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,848 mi
Last recorded230,848 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP66 GKU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 230,848 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 230,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2025 218,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 217,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.02 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no aim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision poor

Handbrake effort on limit

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 205,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 191,492 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 173,249 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 173,249 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 158,113 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 158,113 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 140,376 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 124,890 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 124,890 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 107,864 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 107,864 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 107,785 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission gear box oil cooler leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,412 miles

Central silencer corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 98,410 miles

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

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

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

Central silencer corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 90,409 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 90,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,802 miles

advise slight play in near side front wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2020 75,875 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 68,747 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 68,747 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,980 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 56,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,034 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 46,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,812 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 22,644 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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LP66 GKU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LP66 GKU, 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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LP66 GKU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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