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LP17 SMU

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,393 mi
Last recorded152,393 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 152,393 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2026 152,393 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2026 140,580 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 140,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 130,209 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 130,209 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 118,749 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

rear diff has a slight leak

Fail 15 Mar 2025 118,749 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear diff has a slight leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 108,084 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 96,160 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,803 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 74,803 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,275 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 62,274 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,329 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 49,848 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,072 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 44,306 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,358 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 42,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has a deep cut to tread area

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 11 Feb 2020 41,174 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 31,460 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 22,019 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 14,598 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 SMU is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

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

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