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LR66 HBC

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

180,001 mi
Last recorded180,001 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR66 HBC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 180,001 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 180,001 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2026 171,236 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 171,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 162,003 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 162,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 152,922 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 152,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 145,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 136,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 127,169 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 127,169 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 117,976 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 117,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 97,036 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 97,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 87,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,177 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 81,177 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,736 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 66,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,822 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 58,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,761 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,984 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,478 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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LR66 HBC is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LR66 HBC, 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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LR66 HBC is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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