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T534 JLD

1999 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

158,276 mi
Last recorded158,276 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT534 JLD
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 158,276 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear part of side light not working

Nearside Rear tyre bald edges

slight leak from steering box

to nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 158,275 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear part of side light not working

Nearside Rear tyre bald edges

slight leak from steering box

to nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 156,338 miles

Nearside Rear side light slightly dim

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edge

pipe on steering box corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 156,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear side light slightly dim

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edge

pipe on steering box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 154,841 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 154,837 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 150,888 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 150,878 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 147,216 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 147,207 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 144,074 miles

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

Unable to completely chech repairs to framework due to excess underseal covering them

Fail 5 Oct 2012 256,673 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 10,031 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 124,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 100,142 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 10,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,000 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 10,000 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 59 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 486,461 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 475,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 453,042 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 453,015 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 428,744 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 411,275 miles

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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T534 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 T534 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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T534 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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