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T61 FUB

1999 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

336,362 mi
Last recorded336,362 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT61 FUB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 336,362 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 328,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 305,525 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 305,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 283,550 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 283,550 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 256,542 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 256,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

both front body supports corodded to excess

Pass 19 Mar 2007 256,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 256,542 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 256,542 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 256,547 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brakes are out of balance

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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T61 FUB is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T61 FUB, 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 T61 FUB registered?

T61 FUB is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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