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T801 JOP

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

296,271 mi
Last recorded296,271 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 296,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

fuel tank damp

movement in both king pins

windows slow

Fail 20 Aug 2007 296,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

TAXI TEST : NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BELOW 2MM

all windows slow in opperation

fuel tank damp ?

movement in both king pin bushs

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 18 Aug 2006 264,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

lift in both front kingpin assemblys

Pass 18 Aug 2006 264,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lift in both front kingpin assemblys

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 JOP is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JOP, 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 JOP registered?

T801 JOP is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T801 JOP safe to buy?

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