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T524 JLD

1999 Metrocab Auto

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

245,164 mi
Last recorded245,164 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT524 JLD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2011 245,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf body damaged, nsr lampo lens damaged, battery insecure, bonnet insulation insecure,brake pipes undersealed and greased unable to access corrosion condition,

Pass 2 Nov 2009 245,164 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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T524 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 239,071 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T524 JLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Metrocab Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T524 JLD registered?

T524 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T524 JLD safe to buy?

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