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M715 JOV

1994 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

260,110 mi
Last recorded260,110 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Manual211,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM715 JOV
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 260,110 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 260,110 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 258,746 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 258,713 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 241,309 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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M715 JOV is a 1994 Metrocab Manual in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M715 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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What year was M715 JOV registered?

M715 JOV is a 1994 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 19 December 1994.

Is M715 JOV safe to buy?

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