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K916 RLB

1993 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

330,005 mi
Last recorded330,005 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Metrocab Auto158,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK916 RLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2012 330,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery not clamped

high beam tell tail not working

Pass 28 Jul 2008 329,970 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 329,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 328,195 miles

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

main beam tell tail not working, offside rear spring rear lower bush slightly worn , corrosion in body bracket nearside front.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 326,265 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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K916 RLB is a 1993 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 158,192 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 K916 RLB, 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 33 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K916 RLB registered?

K916 RLB is a 1993 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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