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R92 FOJ

1997 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

455,467 mi
Last recorded455,467 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 FOJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 455,467 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting to body mountings at rear

corrosion starting to seat mountings n/s and o/s

cracking on side wall on n/s/f tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2015 455,463 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion starting to body mountings at rear

corrosion starting to seat mountings n/s and o/s

cracking on side wall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 448,233 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body mounting starting to corrossion

corrosion to front seat mountings n/s and o/s

Fail 20 Mar 2014 448,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body mounting starting to corrossion

corrosion to front seat mountings n/s and o/s

Fail 22 Mar 2013 441,189 miles

Drivers and passangers under body seat frames are slightly corroded but still considered sercure to the body.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill slightly corroded.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 441,189 miles

Drivers and passangers under body seat frames are slightly corroded but still considered sercure to the body.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill slightly corroded.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 432,860 miles

Front seat mountings corroded, but seats are still considered sercure.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear suspension mounting rusty.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 432,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front seat mountings corroded, but seats are still considered sercure.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear suspension mounting rusty.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 420,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 402,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to rear chassis n/s and o/s

Pass 19 Mar 2009 385,613 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 365,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 341,953 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 341,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 341,952 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all rear seat belt covers taped on

Pass 23 Mar 2006 317,104 miles

some of the vehicles steel brake pipes are showing sign of corrosion,offside rear tyre is worn down to 2.5mm,slight movement in offside front kingpin, all of these items will need attention in the near future

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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R92 FOJ is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 267,750 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 R92 FOJ, 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 29 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R92 FOJ is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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