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J967 TOF

1992 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

340,170 mi
Last recorded340,170 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Manual216,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ967 TOF
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 340,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 325,204 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 325,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

uneveness in rear brakes getting worse and on limit (advise to check for next test.)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 325,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

slight front brake imbalance

slight uneveness in rear brake application

Fail 25 Jul 2006 325,042 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS

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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J967 TOF is a 1992 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J967 TOF, 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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J967 TOF is a 1992 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 24 January 1992.

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