MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,859 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Oil leak
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K973 PLK is a 1992 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 K973 PLK, 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 K973 PLK registered?
K973 PLK is a 1992 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1992.
Is K973 PLK safe to buy?
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