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T895 NGA

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

737,882 mi
Last recorded737,882 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT895 NGA
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 737,882 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 373,871 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 365,394 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 355,896 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 345,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 333,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 325,261 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 313,210 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 312,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 301,208 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 288,965 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 288,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 278,301 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 278,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 272,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 272,504 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 272,496 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2006 250,871 miles

nearside front tyre close to cross member on full left hand lock †handbrake close to no reserve travel

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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T895 NGA is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T895 NGA, 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 T895 NGA registered?

T895 NGA is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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