MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,369 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
TAXI TEST : FAULT ON REAR WINDOWS
brake pipes covered in grease
wipers smearing slightly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front no.plate cracked
nearside headlight slightly insecure
offside front door awkward to open from inside
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front no.plate cracked
nearside headlight slightly insecure
offside front door awkward to open from inside
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
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T396 TOL is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 T396 TOL, 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 T396 TOL registered?
T396 TOL is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 23 June 1999.
Is T396 TOL safe to buy?
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