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LT66 HYL

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,979 mi
Last recorded194,979 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT66 HYL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 194,979 miles

Indicator switch faulty not self canceling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower steering idler arm slight play

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 194,979 miles

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

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Indicator switch faulty not self canceling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower steering idler arm slight play

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 184,603 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty Not self cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 184,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty Not self cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 174,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 165,167 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 165,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 153,748 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 142,439 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 142,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,041 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 119,740 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 119,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 107,784 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 107,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 97,842 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 97,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,415 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 90,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,571 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 85,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,611 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 72,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 59,587 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 59,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 20,915 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 20,910 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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LT66 HYL is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LT66 HYL, 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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LT66 HYL is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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