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LT16 LWZ

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

244,363 mi
Last recorded244,363 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 244,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2026 233,398 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 233,398 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 221,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 209,570 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 209,570 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 198,407 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 198,407 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 185,605 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 185,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 174,005 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 161,184 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 161,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 148,398 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 148,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 133,776 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 124,055 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 109,804 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 109,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,900 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 105,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 102,248 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,425 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,504 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,696 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,314 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 LWZ 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 69.2%.

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 LWZ, 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 LT16 LWZ registered?

LT16 LWZ is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is LT16 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT16 LWZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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