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M508 OOJ

1995 Metrocab Manual

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,838 mi
Last recorded120,838 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 OOJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 120,838 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 120,836 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 102,926 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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M508 OOJ is a 1995 Metrocab Manual in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M508 OOJ, 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 M508 OOJ registered?

M508 OOJ is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is M508 OOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M508 OOJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M508 OOJ have outstanding finance?

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