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T183 JRJ

1999 Metrocab Manual

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

350,596 mi
Last recorded350,596 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT183 JRJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 350,596 miles

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

slight oil leak on dif

Fail 24 May 2012 350,596 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

slight oil leak on dif

Pass 27 Apr 2012 349,622 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 344,662 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 May 2011 338,230 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 338,224 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2010 331,310 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 324,909 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2009 317,392 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 317,392 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2009 309,547 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 309,536 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 303,322 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 295,201 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 287,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 277,157 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 270,140 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 270,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2006 262,171 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 262,157 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank strap rear corroded but still secure.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 253,588 miles

slight travel on service brake pedal?

Fail 16 Nov 2005 253,563 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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T183 JRJ is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1999 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 276,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T183 JRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Metrocab Manual is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T183 JRJ is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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