MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,258 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Mainbeam tell tale inop
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
interior grab handle loose
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front windscreen starting to deteriorate in corners
fuel pipe corroded
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Direction indicators do not face the front (1.4.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both front wipers split on ends
front windscreen starting to deteriorate in corners
fuel pipe corroded
oil leak on engine
steering box rough on lock to lock
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front windscreen starting to deteriorate on corners
fuel pipe corroided by fuel tank sender no leaks
nearside on sub fram and offside on front chassis brake pipe clip broke pipe secure by other clips
roof lining hannging down
slight oil leak on engine
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipe slight corrosion
offside front inner wing front frame support bracket excessively corroded
rear bumper requires repaint
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
fuel pipes starting to deteriorate
rear diff appears to be noisey
slight oil leaks on engine and rear diff
Battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Battery insecure
Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure
Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P494 LLL is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 246,562 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P494 LLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P494 LLL is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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