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T808 XEO

1999 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

287,586 mi
Last recorded287,586 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT808 XEO
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 287,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 287,586 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 287,586 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 297,586 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 287,586 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 287,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 287,586 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 287,586 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 287,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 287,586 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 287,586 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 287,586 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 287,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 286,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 269,856 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 269,587 miles

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

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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T808 XEO is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T808 XEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T808 XEO registered?

T808 XEO is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T808 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T808 XEO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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