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T287 JLH

1999 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

277,901 mi
Last recorded277,901 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 JLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 277,901 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s x4 (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler bush play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear fuel lines corroded

engine oil and gear box oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2017 277,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s x4 (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler bush play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear fuel lines corroded

engine oil and gear box oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 256,403 miles

Front coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front idler control steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Rear diff noisy

Fail 21 Jan 2016 256,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside & Offside (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front idler control steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Rear diff noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2015 242,844 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 226,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak around gear box

Pass 15 Jan 2013 208,815 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 190,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 169,390 miles

slight oil leak around engine

Fail 13 Jan 2011 169,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 16 Jan 2010 150,359 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 150,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 132,458 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 132,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 111,812 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,443 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 276,490 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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T287 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T287 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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What year was T287 JLH registered?

T287 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T287 JLH safe to buy?

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