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LT16 OVU

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,337 mi
Last recorded171,337 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 171,337 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2025 160,545 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 160,539 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 154,595 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 143,566 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 133,321 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 133,321 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 121,614 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 121,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 113,454 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 113,454 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,053 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 101,053 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 93,360 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 93,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,186 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 88,186 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,352 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 75,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,754 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 62,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,957 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,269 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 OVU 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 LT16 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

LT16 OVU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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