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M978 KVK

1995 Metrocab Manual

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,702 mi
Last recorded95,702 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 KVK
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 95,702 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,323 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 41,874 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,995 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 92,986 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 92,985 miles

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

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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M978 KVK is a 1995 Metrocab Manual in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M978 KVK, 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 M978 KVK registered?

M978 KVK is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M978 KVK shows 6 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.

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