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LR16 VOB

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

367,075 mi
Last recorded367,075 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 367,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2025 350,146 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 327,489 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 315,215 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 296,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 279,733 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 260,377 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 239,648 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 217,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 198,397 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 185,559 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 178,775 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 178,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 170,664 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 149,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 123,799 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 123,799 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,839 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 106,846 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,980 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 82,980 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,574 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 VOB 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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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