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L148 PVO

1993 Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,514 mi
Last recorded209,514 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Metrocab Auto158,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 PVO
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 209,514 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 190,184 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 190,184 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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L148 PVO is a 1993 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L148 PVO, 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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How do I check the history of L148 PVO?

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What year was L148 PVO registered?

L148 PVO is a 1993 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is L148 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L148 PVO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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