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T310 JLH

1999 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

316,883 mi
Last recorded316,883 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT310 JLH
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 316,883 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 311,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 306,881 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear diff has slight play and noisey

Slight play in front suspention joints

Pass 18 Oct 2013 302,920 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 297,265 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 297,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 295,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust getting weak

exhaust mount getting split

Fail 19 Oct 2012 295,849 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

anti-roll bar hitting fuel tank

exhaust getting weak

exhaust mount getting split

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,397 miles

exhaust mtgs perished and weak

floor weak at body mtgs

slight oil leak

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Apr 2012 70,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

floor weak at body mtgs

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,639 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,639 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,255 miles

Rear axle noise + leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2011 58,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear axle noise + leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,189 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 55,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 48,826 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 148,465 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 148,465 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 227,579 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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T310 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 T310 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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T310 JLH is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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