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T506 JLD

1999 Metrocab Manual

Red Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

285,550 mi
Last recorded285,550 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT506 JLD
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 285,550 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 282,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 264,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 237,987 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 237,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 216,249 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 215,643 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 207,495 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 207,219 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 198,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 190,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 182,810 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 182,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 170,412 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 165,412 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 156,168 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 156,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 149,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 140,480 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 140,390 miles

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

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

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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T506 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Red with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T506 JLD, 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 T506 JLD registered?

T506 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T506 JLD safe to buy?

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