Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

47% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 893 vehicles, the 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4 are: Oil leak, but not excessive (57.8% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (41.6% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (41.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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London Taxis Int Tx4 (2016)

893 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.5% first-time pass rate

2016 London Taxis Int Tx4

CarHunch analysed 893 real MOT records for the 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 London Taxi TX4 falls slightly below the UK average with a 78.5% first-time pass rate versus 80%, but the real concern is that 46.9% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly half the fleet. This is a specialist vehicle designed for intensive urban use, and that safety history suggests either hard lives on London streets or inherent design vulnerabilities worth investigating before purchase.

At 109,000 miles median, these taxis have done genuinely heavy work for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 4.54 failures per test, indicating structural or mechanical wear typical of commercial vehicles. The high advisory count of 15 per vehicle flags that small niggles are common, so budget for regular maintenance and get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the braking system, suspension, and lights—the areas where dangerous defects cluster in this model.

The 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4 has a decent first-time pass rate (78.5%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

78.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

46.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.54

Over 19.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

109k

Middle half: 90k–131k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 15 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 893 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 893 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 57.8%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Tyre wear 41.6%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 32.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Parking brake efficiency below requirements

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 26.3%

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 893 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 46.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 13,749 London Taxis Int Tx4 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 70.4%

9,682

Grey 7.9%

1,092

Silver 6.5%

896

Blue 4.9%

674

White 2.8%

386

Multi-colour 2.4%

328

Red 2.1%

282

Green 1.1%

158

Purple 0.6%

Pink 0.5%

Yellow 0.4%

Orange 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

109,113

typical

89,659

low mileage

131,385

high mileage

Half of all 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4 vehicles fall between 89,659 and 131,385 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 89,659 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 89,659–131,385 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4s sit.

⚠ Over 177,369 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 London Taxis Int Tx4 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 London Taxis Int Tx4s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 833 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

19.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.54

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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