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PLZ 8

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

355,334 mi
Last recorded355,334 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 8
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 355,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Oil Cooler Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2025 339,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 324,113 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 313,713 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 301,385 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 301,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 285,651 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 264,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 244,755 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 244,755 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 225,681 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 204,501 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 204,501 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 May 2021 185,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 171,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 158,893 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 158,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 146,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 124,649 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 105,321 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 83,381 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 65,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 42,995 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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PLZ 8 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 82.6%.

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 PLZ 8, 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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PLZ 8 is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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