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T284 JLH

1999 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

435,183 mi
Last recorded435,183 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 JLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 435,183 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play king pin swivel (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear exhaust fouling nearside shock absorber (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear exhaust fouling nearside shock absorber (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear exhaust fouling nearside shock absorber (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

nearside steering arm dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 435,183 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint king pin swivel (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint king pin swivel (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint king pin swivel (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play king pin swivel (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear exhaust fouling nearside shock absorber (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear exhaust fouling nearside shock absorber (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear exhaust fouling nearside shock absorber (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

nearside steering arm dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 423,655 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

rear exhaust fouling nearside rear shock absorber

rear sill ends corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 423,655 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

rear exhaust fouling nearside rear shock absorber

rear sill ends corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 409,813 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 409,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush King pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 399,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear body mounting area corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 399,420 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Statutory seat belt missing centre offside (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear body mounting area corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 390,073 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 390,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 383,374 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 383,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 375,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 375,509 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013

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

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

Oil leak

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 19 Nov 2012 350,835 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 350,815 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 344,197 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 344,184 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2011 330,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front passenger seat fitted, not to be used for hackney passenger purposes, advise removal

Fail 19 Jan 2011 330,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HACKNEY FAILURES 1)no for hire sign fitted to nearside 2) vehicle excessively dirty 3) fuel guage not working 4) rear seatbelt webbing mouldy 5)offside rear window not working

HACKNEY FAILURES 6)nearside rear door seal hanging off 7) luggage area unuseable due to full of personal items 8) meter not tested

Hackney FAIL..9) rear offside seatbelt buckle casing missing

Hackney advise,.. Seat fitted in nearside front ( luggage area ) not to be used for taxi passengers, advise removal

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs in poor condition

offside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 317,171 miles

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

SLIGHT DIESEL 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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T284 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T284 JLH, 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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T284 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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