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LS16 RKY

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,382 mi
Last recorded123,382 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 123,382 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2026 122,240 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 117,043 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 116,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 111,897 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 111,897 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,897 miles

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))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 105,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 101,209 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 95,725 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,662 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 89,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 83,082 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,395 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,836 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 69,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,943 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,250 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 20,699 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,402 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 RKY is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

LS16 RKY is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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