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J527 PNB

1992 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

274,075 mi
Last recorded274,075 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Manual216,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ527 PNB
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 274,075 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 264,999 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 264,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 248,656 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 234,425 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 234,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 222,343 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 222,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 222,111 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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J527 PNB is a 1992 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J527 PNB, 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 J527 PNB registered?

J527 PNB is a 1992 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 7 May 1992.

Is J527 PNB safe to buy?

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