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LR16 VMW

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

281,365 mi
Last recorded281,365 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 281,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2025 276,556 miles

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

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

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

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

under carriage has surface corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2025 276,556 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

under carriage has surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2025 274,414 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 272,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 270,209 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

the undercarriage of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2024 270,209 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

the undercarriage of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2023 262,301 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 249,547 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 232,486 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 230,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 210,610 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 192,748 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 174,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 159,583 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 151,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,418 miles

rear exhaust casing adrift

Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,040 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 111,040 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,971 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,630 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VMW is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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