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T297 JLH

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

406,775 mi
Last recorded406,775 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 JLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 406,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 397,284 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 397,284 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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T297 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue 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 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 T297 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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How do I check the history of T297 JLH?

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What year was T297 JLH registered?

T297 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T297 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T297 JLH shows 3 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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