MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
310,625 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front brake discs worn,slight exhaust blow,front suspension bushes perrishing,oil leak rear leaf springs rusty & bushes perrishing.
front brake discs worn various suspension bushes perrishing fuel pump loose
handbrake high slight play in steering slight play in both rear wheel bearings steering shaft rubbing in coolant hose suspension bushes perrishing rear exhaust rubber perrishing slight exhaust blow slight play in front suspension arms
o/s/r seatbelt buckle damaged slight play in steering front suspension bushes perrishing
Battery insecure
Nearside headlight on upper limit
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Nearside headlight on upper limit
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T838 ALN is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 T838 ALN, 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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How do I check the history of T838 ALN?
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What year was T838 ALN registered?
T838 ALN is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 16 June 1999.
Is T838 ALN safe to buy?
The MOT history for T838 ALN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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