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T521 JLD

1999 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,747 mi
Last recorded37,747 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Auto239,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 JLD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,747 miles

one nearside rear side lamp bulb not working

slight play in nearside kingpin

Fail 29 Jul 2009 37,165 miles

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

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

one nearside rear side lamp bulb not working

slight play in nearside kingpin

Pass 31 Jan 2008 4,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake 16%

Pass 31 Jan 2007 81,129 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,099 miles

oil leak

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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T521 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T521 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 T521 JLD registered?

T521 JLD is a 1999 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T521 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T521 JLD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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