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J749 MLU

1992 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,737 mi
Last recorded122,737 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Auto164,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ749 MLU
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2007 122,737 miles

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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J749 MLU is a 1992 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J749 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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What year was J749 MLU registered?

J749 MLU is a 1992 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 April 1992.

Is J749 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J749 MLU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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