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T801 BLO

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

208,058 mi
Last recorded208,058 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 BLO
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 208,058 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 198,637 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 198,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 184,900 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 184,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 160,362 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 160,337 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

movement found in n/s front shock absorber shaft(no leak found)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 132,428 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 132,355 miles

Centre Front Lower Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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T801 BLO is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T801 BLO, 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 T801 BLO registered?

T801 BLO is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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