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T399 TOL

1999 Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,270 mi
Last recorded172,270 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT399 TOL
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 172,270 miles

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

oil leak at offside rear baking plate

Fail 25 Mar 2011 172,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak at offside rear baking plate

Pass 6 May 2010 168,785 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 168,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 124,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 116,398 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 115,563 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

o/s front road wheel very close to trackrod on full steering lock

Pass 25 May 2006 94,483 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 94,470 miles

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

n/s front metal brake pipe is slightly kinked (recomend replacement)

Fail 16 May 2006 94,463 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

n/s/f brake hose weak (not bulging under pressure).

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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T399 TOL is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T399 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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T399 TOL is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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