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LS16 RKJ

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

258,593 mi
Last recorded258,593 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 RKJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 258,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2026 249,251 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 249,250 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 239,400 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 228,203 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 228,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 214,560 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 214,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 205,759 miles

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

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

rear differential has a slight leak

Fail 11 Apr 2024 205,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

rear differential has a slight leak

Pass 12 Sep 2023 195,168 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 183,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 173,789 miles

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

REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 14 Mar 2022 161,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 151,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 138,287 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 123,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 116,097 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,976 miles

All four rear trailing arm bushes worn.

Diff leaking

Middle stop lamp inop, unsure if connected.

Nearside Front Oil leak.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,609 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,610 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,615 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,828 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 48,818 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 48,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,466 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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LS16 RKJ is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LS16 RKJ, 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 LS16 RKJ registered?

LS16 RKJ is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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