MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
379,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside front lower wishbone bush deteriorated
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
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
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)
FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATING
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
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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.
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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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