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LR16 VMP

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,098 mi
Last recorded184,098 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 VMP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 184,098 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2026 179,696 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 179,696 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 170,640 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 170,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 162,698 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 162,698 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 145,794 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 145,225 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 145,225 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 138,313 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 130,907 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 130,907 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,122 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,898 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 117,898 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 108,607 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,179 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,311 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,286 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,977 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 64,340 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 44,959 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,905 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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LR16 VMP is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LR16 VMP, 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 LR16 VMP registered?

LR16 VMP is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 6 April 2016.

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