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J986 UOK

1992 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

221,056 mi
Last recorded221,056 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Auto164,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ986 UOK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 221,056 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 2,619 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 217,607 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 217,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 217,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2006 317,311 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 317,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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J986 UOK 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 57.1%.

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 J986 UOK, 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 J986 UOK registered?

J986 UOK is a 1992 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 April 1992.

Is J986 UOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J986 UOK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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