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LS16 RKU

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,398 mi
Last recorded272,398 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 272,398 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 254,765 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 236,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 236,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 236,877 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 231,941 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 231,941 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 224,942 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 216,710 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 216,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 198,720 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 198,720 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 172,418 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 172,418 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 158,146 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 139,319 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 139,319 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 109,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 109,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,226 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 51,647 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 25,676 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 25,676 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both side's (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RKU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS16 RKU, 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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LS16 RKU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 12 May 2016.

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