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LT17 LBA

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,203 mi
Last recorded134,203 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT17 LBA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 134,203 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 124,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 124,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 114,926 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 114,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,087 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 108,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 94,055 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 94,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 82,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,619 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,899 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 63,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,663 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,781 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 26,149 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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LT17 LBA is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LT17 LBA, 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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LT17 LBA is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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