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M379 ROA

1995 Metrocab Manual

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

294,329 mi
Last recorded294,329 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 ROA
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 294,329 miles

Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 284,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 281,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 275,628 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 272,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 258,018 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 253,218 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 247,329 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 243,725 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 243,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 235,646 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 235,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 227,494 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 227,460 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake/fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2006 227,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

all rear metal brake/fuel pipes corroded

slight twist o/s/f brake hose

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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M379 ROA is a 1995 Metrocab Manual in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1995 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 265,460 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 M379 ROA, 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 31 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M379 ROA registered?

M379 ROA is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 13 June 1995.

Is M379 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M379 ROA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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