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LP17 SOU

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,189 mi
Last recorded164,189 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 164,189 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2026 164,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2026 151,354 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 138,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 121,943 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 121,943 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 106,910 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 88,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,080 miles

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Fail 13 Sep 2023 74,080 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 63,798 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 63,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,797 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 63,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended sprayed with wd40 and started to hold (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 56,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 49,081 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,281 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 42,991 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 42,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

both front brake discs heavily worn/lipped

brake pedal rubber splitting

n/s/f wiper splitting

o/s/f indicator lens has condensation inside

rear wiper not working

Pass 7 Jan 2020 38,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

brake pedal rubber splitting

Pass 31 Jul 2019 30,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 22,091 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 14,989 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 SOU 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 72%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

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

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