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LR16 VMV

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

226,514 mi
Last recorded226,514 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 226,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 214,678 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 205,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 197,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 189,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 179,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 168,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 156,652 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 144,688 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 130,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 122,480 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,192 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 121,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 112,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,940 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,317 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 VMV is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMV, 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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LR16 VMV is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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