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LT17 LBP

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

235,851 mi
Last recorded235,851 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 235,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2026 228,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 220,997 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 220,997 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 211,713 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 311,442 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 311,442 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 202,308 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 202,307 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 188,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 182,935 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

emissions low

Fail 11 Sep 2023 178,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 164,899 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 164,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 151,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 151,842 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 151,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 131,073 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 131,073 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 115,398 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 101,510 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,577 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,411 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 54,375 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,634 miles

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 26 Feb 2018 29,646 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 LBP is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBP, 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 LT17 LBP registered?

LT17 LBP is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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