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LP17 SKX

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,533 mi
Last recorded153,533 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP17 SKX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 153,533 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 153,533 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 137,736 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 137,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 122,827 miles

Coil spring corroded both n/s/r & o/s/f springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 122,827 miles

Coil spring corroded both n/s/r & o/s/f springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 106,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 90,179 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 90,179 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 73,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 67,457 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,792 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,849 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 49,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 43,272 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,473 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,865 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 35,811 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 35,811 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 32,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

both front brake discs worn/corroded

brake fluid level on minimum

brake pedal rubber splitting

n/s/f washer jet not working

power steering rack has a slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2020 32,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

both front brake discs worn/corroded

brake fluid level on minimum

brake pedal rubber splitting

n/s/f washer jet not working

power steering rack has a slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2019 27,144 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 20,733 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 16,905 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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LP17 SKX is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,252 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 LP17 SKX, 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 9 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LP17 SKX registered?

LP17 SKX is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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