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T359 MNE

1999 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

416,627 mi
Last recorded416,627 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT359 MNE
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 416,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 416,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 400,729 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 400,726 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on plastic inner panel (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure seat frame corroded underneath (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat frame corroded underneath (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 390,186 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 389,907 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 375,106 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 361,063 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 360,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 346,747 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 346,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 332,528 miles

Slight wear in both king pins

Fail 6 Dec 2012 332,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Slight wear in both king pins

Fail 25 Feb 2012 321,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 321,939 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 313,781 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 309,647 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 309,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 298,503 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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T359 MNE is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T359 MNE, 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 T359 MNE registered?

T359 MNE is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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