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M709 JOV

1994 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

394,804 mi
Last recorded394,804 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Manual211,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM709 JOV
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 394,804 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 394,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 367,745 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 367,737 miles

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

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 12 May 2007 342,735 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 342,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2007 321,497 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 321,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 296,289 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 295,514 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank straps corroded to excess

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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M709 JOV is a 1994 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M709 JOV, 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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M709 JOV is a 1994 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 5 September 1994.

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