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RA55 CAB

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

208,843 mi
Last recorded208,843 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 CAB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 208,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2026 199,698 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 189,484 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 178,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 165,463 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 154,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 142,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 130,574 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 130,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,493 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 105,719 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 105,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,717 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 93,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 85,418 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,056 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 79,056 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,316 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 74,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,463 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 64,463 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 58,671 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 31,626 miles

Nearside Rear axle oil leak on back plate

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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RA55 CAB 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 RA55 CAB, 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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RA55 CAB is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 24 November 2016.

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