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T237 JLL

1999 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,577 mi
Last recorded203,577 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT237 JLL
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 203,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 203,577 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 203,577 miles

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

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)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 195,419 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 195,419 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 184,266 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 174,421 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 161,969 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 146,947 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 146,947 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 143,543 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 137,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 121,468 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 121,468 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 109,519 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 89,362 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 89,362 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 89,362 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 82,325 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 77,881 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 77,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear leaf springs badly rusting

both rear shocks leaking

steering box leaking

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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T237 JLL is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T237 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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What year was T237 JLL registered?

T237 JLL is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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