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T307 JLH

1999 Metrocab Manual

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

272,542 mi
Last recorded272,542 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT307 JLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 272,542 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

o/s/f lower arm bushes split

slight exhaust blow

steering box damp

Fail 15 Dec 2008 272,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

o/s/f lower arm bushes split

slight exhaust blow

steering box damp

Pass 19 Dec 2007 256,668 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

o/s/f outer track rod gator splitt

slight lift o/s/f king pin

Pass 14 Dec 2006 238,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

slight lift and play o/s/f and n/s/f king pins

Pass 11 Jan 2006 220,231 miles

List in n/s and o/s/f top king pins

Fail 10 Jan 2006 220,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lift in n/s and o/s/f top king pins

Pass 6 Jan 2006 220,163 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 220,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T307 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T307 JLH, 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 T307 JLH registered?

T307 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T307 JLH safe to buy?

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