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LW16 DBY

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,185 mi
Last recorded114,185 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW16 DBY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 114,185 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 114,185 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2026 107,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,010 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 98,010 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 89,357 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 89,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 81,218 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 72,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,909 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 60,909 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,985 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,746 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 46,746 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 38,404 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 38,404 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 34,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 24,751 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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LW16 DBY 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 75%.

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 LW16 DBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW16 DBY registered?

LW16 DBY is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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