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T281 KDM

1999 Metrocab Manual

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

355,412 mi
Last recorded355,412 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 KDM
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 355,412 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 355,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 320,170 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 283,276 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 242,796 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 242,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T281 KDM is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T281 KDM, 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 T281 KDM registered?

T281 KDM is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T281 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T281 KDM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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