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J796 LCR

1992 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,339 mi
Last recorded136,339 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Auto164,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ796 LCR
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2006 136,339 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 135,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering idler

underseal hampering inspection

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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J796 LCR is a 1992 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,946cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J796 LCR, 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 J796 LCR registered?

J796 LCR is a 1992 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 July 1992.

Is J796 LCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J796 LCR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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