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K887 RLB

1992 Metrocab Manual

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,496 mi
Last recorded13,496 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Manual216,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK887 RLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,496 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 9,934 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 9,890 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,316 miles

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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K887 RLB is a 1992 Metrocab Manual in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K887 RLB, 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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What year was K887 RLB registered?

K887 RLB is a 1992 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 21 December 1992.

Is K887 RLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K887 RLB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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