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T504 JLD

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,024 mi
Last recorded55,024 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT504 JLD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 55,024 miles

oil leak from rear diff

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/side front wheel bearing

slight play in steering mechanism

sump damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2011 55,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

oil leak from rear diff

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/side front wheel bearing

slight play in steering mechanism

sump damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,932 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 34,932 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,301 miles

NSF grill loose

NSF inner door handle cracked

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 256,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 218,834 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 184,509 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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T504 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T504 JLD, 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 T504 JLD registered?

T504 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T504 JLD safe to buy?

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