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T511 JLD

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

373,520 mi
Last recorded373,520 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT511 JLD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 373,520 miles

fuel smell around engine

Fail 16 Nov 2011 373,502 miles

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

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

fuel smell around engine

Pass 19 May 2011 367,672 miles

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

slight play in steering idler

Fail 17 May 2011 367,624 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 9 Nov 2010 364,045 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 361,365 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 356,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 355,208 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2008 349,659 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bushes cracked

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 344,678 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 337,108 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 337,045 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 330,141 miles

rear both sides spring & shakle bushes worn

rear fuel pipes rusted

renew speedo head

Fail 18 May 2007 100,002 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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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T511 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T511 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 T511 JLD registered?

T511 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T511 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T511 JLD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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