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M251 UME

1994 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

253,743 mi
Last recorded253,743 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Auto209,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 UME
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 253,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 235,103 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 235,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 214,338 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 214,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 191,950 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 191,515 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear metal brake/fuel pipes coroded

Pass 24 Jan 2006 167,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M251 UME is a 1994 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 209,650 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 M251 UME, 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 32 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M251 UME registered?

M251 UME is a 1994 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M251 UME safe to buy?

The MOT history for M251 UME shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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