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T388 TOL

1999 Metrocab Manual

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

228,980 mi
Last recorded228,980 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 TOL
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 228,980 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 14 Jan 2009 228,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Jul 2008 225,725 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 225,653 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 221,279 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 220,205 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 220,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 218,044 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 218,012 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 212,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 211,746 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 211,733 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 211,084 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 211,065 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 211,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking 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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T388 TOL is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T388 TOL, 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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T388 TOL is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 24 July 1999.

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