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LR17 YVS

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,565 mi
Last recorded159,565 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 159,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2026 152,098 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 140,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 137,886 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 137,886 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 131,426 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 131,426 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 123,813 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 123,813 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 114,834 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,176 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 86,176 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,061 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 76,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 65,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,678 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 59,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,487 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 48,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,148 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 39,148 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 29,723 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,661 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 YVS 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 68%.

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 YVS, 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 YVS registered?

LR17 YVS is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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