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T276 BJW

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

349,707 mi
Last recorded349,707 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 BJW
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 349,707 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 341,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 331,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered with grease

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 314,915 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 314,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 299,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 284,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 268,316 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 268,316 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 256,126 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 240,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 228,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 209,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 196,259 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 171,942 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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T276 BJW 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 86.7%.

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 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 T276 BJW, 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 T276 BJW registered?

T276 BJW is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T276 BJW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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