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T885 MGB

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

242,781 mi
Last recorded242,781 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT885 MGB
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 242,781 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 237,097 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 229,880 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 216,720 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 216,702 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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T885 MGB is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T885 MGB, 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.

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What year was T885 MGB registered?

T885 MGB is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T885 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T885 MGB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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