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K959 AOL

1993 Metrocab Auto

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,465 mi
Last recorded116,465 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Metrocab Auto158,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK959 AOL
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 116,465 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 116,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing outer track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 116,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested hub assembly to much play (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 114,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 114,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 114,578 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 114,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,312 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 113,839 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 113,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Damage to windscreen outside swept area not in drivers view

Front cross member muonts have some movement but not excessive

Metal fuel pipes corroding.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 113,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Metal fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 112,916 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 112,906 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 112,508 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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K959 AOL is a 1993 Metrocab Auto in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K959 AOL, 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 K959 AOL registered?

K959 AOL is a 1993 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 July 1993.

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