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S724 JLR

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,577 mi
Last recorded174,577 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS724 JLR
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 174,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 174,107 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 173,560 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 172,694 miles

Both rear tyres have perished side walls

Pass 1 May 2013 171,774 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 170,964 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 169,539 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 167,864 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 167,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

unable to check rear wheel bearing due to rear brake binding

Pass 20 May 2009 165,174 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 163,065 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 163,065 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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S724 JLR is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S724 JLR, 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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What year was S724 JLR registered?

S724 JLR is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S724 JLR safe to buy?

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