2017 London Taxis INT TX4 2.8L Diesel · LL17 CWC

A consistent record of roadworthiness characterizes this vehicle, with five tests since June 2024 resulting in a clean bill of health and no recorded advisories, including the most recent pass on 12 November 2025. While one failure was recorded on 5 December 2024, it was resolved on the same day, and the subsequent tests have remained free of defects. This indicates a stable trend of meeting the minimum legal standards for roadworthiness. The recorded mileage of 222,271 miles represents an average annual accumulation of approximately 24,697 miles over its nine-year lifespan. This high-intensity usage pattern is typical for a professional hire vehicle and implies significant cumulative wear on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system. Such extensive mileage increases the likelihood of fatigue in structural mounting points and accelerated wear on consumables compared to a privately used vehicle of the same age. Given the absence of specific advisories in the DVSA history, there are no recorded failures of suspension linkages, brake pipes, or subframe integrity to reference. However, the high mileage necessitates a rigorous physical inspection of the chassis and underbody for corrosion and oil misting around the engine and gearbox. During a test drive, attention should be paid to the steering precision and the presence of any knocks or clunks over uneven surfaces, which would indicate wear in the suspension bushes or ball joints. The buyer should also verify the condition of the brake discs and pads for excessive wear or scoring, as well as checking for pedal judder during deceleration. Despite the clean MOT record, the mechanical stress associated with over 220,000 miles means that the operational condition of the transmission and the smoothness of gear transitions should be closely monitored to ensure they remain within acceptable parameters for a vehicle of this age and usage.