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K998 RCN

1992 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,483 mi
Last recorded134,483 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2006
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Manual216,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK998 RCN
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2006 134,483 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 134,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 128,038 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 128,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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K998 RCN is a 1992 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K998 RCN, 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 K998 RCN registered?

K998 RCN is a 1992 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 23 November 1992.

Is K998 RCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K998 RCN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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