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T292 JLH

1999 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,947 mi
Last recorded204,947 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT292 JLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 204,947 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 204,930 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake warning light inop

Pass 4 Nov 2008 186,450 miles

Front subframe corroded

movement in nearside front king pin

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2007 172,464 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 172,464 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 150,719 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 150,665 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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T292 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 239,071 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 Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T292 JLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Metrocab Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T292 JLH registered?

T292 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T292 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T292 JLH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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