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LT16 XXB

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

357,058 mi
Last recorded357,058 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 357,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2026 336,581 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 317,643 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 317,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 299,085 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 274,903 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 274,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 251,817 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 228,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 203,064 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 203,064 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 180,998 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 153,731 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 131,531 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 131,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 24 May 2021 121,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 106,715 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,979 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 64,979 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 55,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,812 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 36,082 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 XXB 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 XXB, 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 XXB is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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