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TKZ 4240

1996 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,265 mi
Last recorded80,265 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKZ 4240
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,265 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 80,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

near side front headlight reflector starting to fade

windscreen bottle insecure

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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TKZ 4240 is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 TKZ 4240, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TKZ 4240 registered?

TKZ 4240 is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is TKZ 4240 safe to buy?

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