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LP66 GKL

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,897 mi
Last recorded156,897 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP66 GKL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 156,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 156,897 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 150,660 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 150,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Won inner edge and distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 143,638 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 143,638 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 137,899 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 137,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 129,305 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 129,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Coolant leak Of engine ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop poor condition

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2023 123,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and sump area !! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop poor condition

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 114,044 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 114,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 105,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 105,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,115 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine and rad area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,529 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 83,529 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Advise brake pads anti squeak shims not seated correctly front calipers nearside and offside front

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,605 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 80,742 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 80,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,720 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,605 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 38,215 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 24,101 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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LP66 GKL is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LP66 GKL, 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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LP66 GKL is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 30 January 2017.

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