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J114 DTO

1992 Metrocab Manual

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,433 mi
Last recorded94,433 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2005
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Manual216,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ114 DTO
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2005 94,433 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 94,433 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s door mirror cracked

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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J114 DTO is a 1992 Metrocab Manual in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 216,373 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 Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J114 DTO, 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 34 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J114 DTO registered?

J114 DTO is a 1992 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 10 February 1992.

Is J114 DTO safe to buy?

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