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T256 RPM

1999 Metrocab Auto

Black Lpg 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

429,771 mi
Last recorded429,771 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 RPM
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 429,771 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 429,771 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 420,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 410,236 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 408,352 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 408,352 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,349 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 397,343 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 397,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 395,773 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 386,809 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger(floor) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 379,085 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 379,085 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 368,603 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 368,603 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 359,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 349,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 300,531 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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T256 RPM is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,300cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T256 RPM, 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 T256 RPM registered?

T256 RPM is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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