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LR16 VNU

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

293,373 mi
Last recorded293,373 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 293,373 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 213,371 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center bush worn/insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 273,724 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s and center (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 255,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 224,220 miles

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

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

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 VNU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

Is LR16 VNU safe to buy?

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