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T526 JLD

1999 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

379,539 mi
Last recorded379,539 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT526 JLD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 379,539 miles

nearside front lower wishbone bush deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2014 379,539 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front lower wishbone bush deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 370,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 360,469 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 360,468 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALL

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 349,257 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATING

Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 349,257 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATING

Oil leak

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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T526 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T526 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T526 JLD registered?

T526 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T526 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T526 JLD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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