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M961 MOL

1995 Metrocab Manual

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,233 mi
Last recorded187,233 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM961 MOL
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 187,233 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 187,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 172,079 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 155,110 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 155,044 miles

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s rear brake readings slightly low

rear fuel & brake pipes corroded

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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M961 MOL is a 1995 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 1995 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 265,460 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 M961 MOL, 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 M961 MOL registered?

M961 MOL is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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