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T348 BCU

1999 Metrocab Manual

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

318,392 mi
Last recorded318,392 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT348 BCU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 318,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 287,699 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 287,645 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 287,645 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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T348 BCU is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T348 BCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T348 BCU registered?

T348 BCU is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T348 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T348 BCU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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