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LP17 SMO

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

148,677 mi
Last recorded148,677 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 148,677 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 143,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 138,715 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 132,298 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 126,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 115,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 115,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,376 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 102,774 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 888,957 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,289 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 73,538 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,222 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,773 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 55,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 42,118 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 SMO is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

LP17 SMO is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 26 June 2017.

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