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T296 JLH

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,254 mi
Last recorded161,254 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 JLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 161,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 153,161 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 145,766 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 145,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 138,142 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 138,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 129,982 miles

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

HANDBRAKE CABLE AT REAR STARTING TO DETERIOATE

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 122,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering box damp

Pass 14 Feb 2011 115,828 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 115,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 108,852 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 108,852 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 101,533 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

passenger door handle sticks

Pass 12 Aug 2009 94,352 miles

n/s/f inner track rod end

steering box area damp

Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,006 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 77,541 miles

n/s/f inner track rod end

play n/s king pin

power steering area damp

Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,521 miles

n/s/f king pin slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

steering box slight oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2007 55,769 miles

slight play in front suspension joints

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,931 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in rear anti roll bar mounts

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,350 miles

chip in screen

slight play in front suspension king pins

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,034 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 23,995 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 23,955 miles

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

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

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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T296 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T296 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 T296 JLH registered?

T296 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T296 JLH safe to buy?

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