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T950 RGR

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

442,132 mi
Last recorded442,132 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT950 RGR
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 442,132 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 442,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 430,844 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 403,810 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 430,792 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 421,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedel creeks when opperated

engine oil sump damaged

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2010 411,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 392,719 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 375,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 375,539 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 354,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 354,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 340,093 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 340,093 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 321,183 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 321,178 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2007 311,402 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 311,391 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 311,365 miles

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 295,074 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 248,030 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 284,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T950 RGR is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T950 RGR, 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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T950 RGR is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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