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LR66 YJV

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

251,726 mi
Last recorded251,726 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 251,726 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 243,133 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 221,180 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 221,180 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 210,006 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 210,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 196,348 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 196,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 180,386 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 166,283 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 149,539 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,745 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 130,675 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 123,949 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 123,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 119,539 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 119,539 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,033 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,048 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 71,048 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,671 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,473 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 YJV 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 73.9%.

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 YJV, 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 LR66 YJV registered?

LR66 YJV is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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