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K260 RGP

1992 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

366,858 mi
Last recorded366,858 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Auto164,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK260 RGP
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 366,858 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small play at nearside front kingspin

Fail 30 Oct 2009 366,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small play at nearside front kingspin

Pass 24 Oct 2008 360,262 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 360,256 miles

Inner Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 357,598 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 357,598 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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K260 RGP is a 1992 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K260 RGP, 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 K260 RGP registered?

K260 RGP is a 1992 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 November 1992.

Is K260 RGP safe to buy?

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