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R93 FOJ

1997 Metrocab Manual

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

511,848 mi
Last recorded511,848 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Metrocab Manual267,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 FOJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 511,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

handbrake requires adjustment

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 22 Jul 2015 496,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 477,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 457,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 436,280 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 413,357 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 391,359 miles

play in prop centre bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2010 391,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in prop centre bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 369,865 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 347,968 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 347,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 323,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 296,978 miles

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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R93 FOJ is a 1997 Metrocab Manual in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R93 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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What year was R93 FOJ registered?

R93 FOJ is a 1997 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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