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J742 MLU

1992 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

70,369 mi
Last recorded70,369 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Auto164,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ742 MLU
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 70,369 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 70,342 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 70,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 70,323 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

front screen chipped

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brakes uneven

Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,819 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 48,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 48,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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J742 MLU is a 1992 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

Across all 1992 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 164,530 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J742 MLU, 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 34 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J742 MLU is a 1992 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 5 May 1992.

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