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LT16 LCU

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,712 mi
Last recorded172,712 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 LCU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 172,712 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 172,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 167,732 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 167,732 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 160,005 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 160,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 155,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 146,420 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 146,420 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 137,131 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box outer skin flapping (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 125,879 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 125,878 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake disc worn (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,857 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 104,836 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 104,832 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,288 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 87,288 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 86,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,209 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,115 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

N/s/r axle damp

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

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

O/s/r rear upper axle bush splitting/deteriorated

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 73,018 miles

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

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

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

N/s/r axle damp

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

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

O/s/r rear upper axle bush splitting/deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,900 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,369 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,524 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 33,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LT16 LCU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LT16 LCU, 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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LT16 LCU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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