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LT16 XWU

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

183,401 mi
Last recorded183,401 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 183,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2026 178,624 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 178,624 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 173,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 173,289 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 165,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads very low !!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 160,108 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 160,108 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 153,953 miles

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition !!

Nearside Coolant leak Of engine

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 153,953 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition !!

Nearside Coolant leak Of engine

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 148,674 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 136,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 125,154 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 115,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 98,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 93,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,754 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 83,772 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,485 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 72,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,179 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 54,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,711 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 27,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XWU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

LT16 XWU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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