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K27 PLL

1992 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,347 mi
Last recorded185,347 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Auto164,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 PLL
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 185,347 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 185,229 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside 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 28 Jun 2007 164,926 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 164,530 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

offside front headlamp aim low on limit

offside rear quarter bumper insecure

offside rear tyre cracked and perished on inner sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2006 316,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 316,468 miles

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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K27 PLL is a 1992 Metrocab Auto in Blue 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 K27 PLL, 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 K27 PLL registered?

K27 PLL is a 1992 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 October 1992.

Is K27 PLL safe to buy?

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