MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
380,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
throttle linkage insecure
engine steamed
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine steamed
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f and both rear windows in/op from the front switch
screen washer bottle in secure
servo pipe vac pipe bracket insecure
strong advise o/s/f tyre low on pressure
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f and both rear windows in/op from the front switch
screen washer bottle in secure
servo pipe vac pipe bracket insecure
strong advise o/s/f tyre low on pressure
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Slight play o/s/f tie bar ball joint
front brakes slightly out of balance
o/s/f indicator dim
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside headlamp cracked
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside headlamp cracked
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T842 ALN is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T842 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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T842 ALN is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 July 1999.
Is T842 ALN safe to buy?
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