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T349 BCU

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

378,127 mi
Last recorded378,127 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT349 BCU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 378,127 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 360,783 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 351,502 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 351,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2010 342,184 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 328,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 321,850 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 321,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 314,475 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 300,860 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 291,520 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 274,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 258,269 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 258,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 242,547 miles

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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T349 BCU is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T349 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.

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What year was T349 BCU registered?

T349 BCU is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T349 BCU safe to buy?

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