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LT16 LGA

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,054 mi
Last recorded187,054 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 LGA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 187,054 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 187,053 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 180,767 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 175,726 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 168,811 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 161,393 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 161,381 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 157,887 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 149,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 141,274 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 129,813 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 129,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,195 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 117,195 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,954 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,036 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 97,579 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 87,632 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 87,632 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,369 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,026 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,965 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,114 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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LT16 LGA 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 78.3%.

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 LT16 LGA, 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 LGA is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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