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T242 JLL

1999 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

359,392 mi
Last recorded359,392 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 JLL
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 359,392 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 359,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 297,576 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 276,546 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 268,260 miles

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 8 Mar 2007 253,910 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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T242 JLL is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T242 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 T242 JLL registered?

T242 JLL is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is T242 JLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T242 JLL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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