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H273 DGB

1991 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,600 mi
Last recorded203,600 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH273 DGB
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 203,600 miles

Centre Bearing rubber slightly deteriorated

Slight marks in nearside of windscreen

Slight wear in steering shaft splines

Pass 21 May 2011 191,249 miles

offside handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear x-member cracked

rear diff seal leaking

rear tyre treads wearing low

slight lift in kingpins

Pass 22 May 2009 166,432 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 166,432 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower trunnion slightly worn

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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H273 DGB is a 1991 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Metrocab Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H273 DGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H273 DGB registered?

H273 DGB is a 1991 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 24 June 1991.

Is H273 DGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H273 DGB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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