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J727 VFS

1992 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 24596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

303,123 mi
Last recorded303,123 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2006
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Manual216,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ727 VFS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine24,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2006 303,123 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 303,059 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 303,002 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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J727 VFS is a 1992 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 24,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J727 VFS, 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 J727 VFS registered?

J727 VFS is a 1992 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 11 March 1992.

Is J727 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J727 VFS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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