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L640 OGW

1994 Metrocab Manual

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

392,805 mi
Last recorded392,805 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Manual211,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL640 OGW
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 392,805 miles

Oil leak

all underbody components undersealed

slight distortion nearside dip beam

Pass 19 Jul 2010 376,423 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 376,258 miles

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

Minor oil leak at gearbox bellhousing area. Parking brake lever locking device sticking. Oil sump pan damaged.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 358,509 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 35,813 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 340,731 miles

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

Oil leak

on full lock nearside front brake pipe very close to wheel

signs of rubbing on offside front wheel ( not during test)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 340,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

on full lock nearside front brake pipe very close to wheel

signs of rubbing on offside front wheel ( not during test)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 315,084 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 293,105 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 293,101 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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L640 OGW is a 1994 Metrocab Manual in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 211,124 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 L640 OGW, 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 32 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L640 OGW registered?

L640 OGW is a 1994 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L640 OGW safe to buy?

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