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P94 MLU

1996 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

327,521 mi
Last recorded327,521 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP94 MLU
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 327,521 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres are worn low to 2mm

Fail 11 Jun 2012 299,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

all body supports under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

battery insecure

nearside front suspension bump stop rubber deteriorated

rear floor supports showing signs of corrosion

slight play in offside and nearside lower king pins

Pass 29 Jun 2011 299,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

poor light pattern offside headlight

Pass 28 May 2010 299,150 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 281,074 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 263,048 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 263,035 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 245,014 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 244,366 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 21 Jun 2006 227,318 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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P94 MLU is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P94 MLU, 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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P94 MLU is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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