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LR17 YVM

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,735 mi
Last recorded200,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 200,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 179,590 miles

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

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 154,261 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 152,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 124,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Around steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 124,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Around steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 98,605 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 98,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,191 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 79,176 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,244 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,478 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 69,477 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 27,299 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 27,299 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YVM 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 64.7%.

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 YVM, 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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LR17 YVM is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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