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M226 HCN

1994 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

257,129 mi
Last recorded257,129 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Manual211,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 HCN
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2008 257,129 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

handbrake has travel not yet excessive

Pass 5 Dec 2007 256,423 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Oct 2006 242,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 229,566 miles

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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M226 HCN is a 1994 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M226 HCN, 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 M226 HCN registered?

M226 HCN is a 1994 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 16 December 1994.

Is M226 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 HCN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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