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LR17 LGU

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

184,793 mi
Last recorded184,793 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR17 LGU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 184,793 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2026 177,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 169,860 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 169,860 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 165,283 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 165,283 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 158,649 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 149,868 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 149,868 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,423 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 141,423 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 127,984 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 116,317 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 116,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 104,534 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,842 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 81,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,626 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,032 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 60,032 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 24,002 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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LR17 LGU 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 LR17 LGU, 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 LR17 LGU registered?

LR17 LGU is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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