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L855 DBA

1993 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,348 mi
Last recorded106,348 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Metrocab Auto158,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 DBA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 106,348 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 106,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 106,100 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 106,078 miles

Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear screen wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,564 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 99,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 88,302 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 79,482 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 79,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

12mm chip in windscreen outsaide of zone A

alternator/vac pump drive belt cut/worn

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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L855 DBA is a 1993 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L855 DBA, 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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L855 DBA is a 1993 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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