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LP17 SLZ

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,363 mi
Last recorded98,363 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,363 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2025 94,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 88,527 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 81,077 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 81,077 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 69,394 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 64,519 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 64,519 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 61,251 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 61,250 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake disc worn (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 59,144 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,386 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 54,386 miles

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 45,492 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,775 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 39,534 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 37,852 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,683 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 37,623 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 37,592 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure folding seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both front brake discs worn/lipped

brake pedal rubber splitting

rear wiper not working

Pass 23 Jan 2020 33,923 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped

brake pedal rubber splitting

power steering rack damp

power steering rack pipe damp

rear wiper not working

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jul 2019 28,627 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 19,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 12,326 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 SLZ is a 2017 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 79.2%.

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 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 LP17 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

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

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