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T806 BLO

1999 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,373 mi
Last recorded123,373 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT806 BLO
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 123,373 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 107,855 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,303 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,252 miles

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

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

trunnions appear to have been greased to remove play

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,863 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,612 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 18,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,099 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 18,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,501 miles

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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T806 BLO is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T806 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 T806 BLO registered?

T806 BLO is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T806 BLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T806 BLO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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