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J852 JOR

1992 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,568 mi
Last recorded165,568 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Manual216,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ852 JOR
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 165,568 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 165,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 162,342 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 162,342 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 159,225 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 159,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor pin missing (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 144,140 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 144,140 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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J852 JOR is a 1992 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J852 JOR, 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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J852 JOR is a 1992 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 14 January 1992.

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