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T227 JLL

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

296,553 mi
Last recorded296,553 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 JLL
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 296,553 miles

slight oil leak around engine area

Fail 20 Jan 2015 296,330 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 25 Jan 2014 273,198 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 273,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 273,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

floor supports corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 247,941 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 247,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2012 235,907 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 235,907 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 196,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 195,597 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 193,828 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 189,316 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 185,010 miles

both rear springs front bushes worn

fuel tank strap corroded and holed

slight play in offside kingpin

Pass 1 Nov 2008 181,365 miles

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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T227 JLL is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T227 JLL, 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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T227 JLL is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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