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LT16 XXG

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

198,550 mi
Last recorded198,550 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 198,550 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (front and rear) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2026 184,519 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 184,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 170,596 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Dpf light on dash

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 170,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Dpf light on dash

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 153,159 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 153,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 138,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 121,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 121,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 114,053 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 114,053 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 99,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 85,022 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 84,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,044 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 69,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 68,274 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,256 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 63,243 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 56,973 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 56,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached centre nut and bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 53,959 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 53,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,692 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,625 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 47,619 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,860 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,048 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 26,761 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 XXG is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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