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T201 JRJ

1999 Metrocab Manual

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

389,076 mi
Last recorded389,076 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT201 JRJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 389,076 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 388,066 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Bonnet safety catch faulty.

Fire extinguisher over five years old.

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside folding seat needs repair.

Offside step light inoperative.

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 306,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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T201 JRJ is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T201 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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What year was T201 JRJ registered?

T201 JRJ is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T201 JRJ safe to buy?

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