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H262 GLB

1991 Metrocab Auto

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,245 mi
Last recorded176,245 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Metrocab Auto119,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH262 GLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 176,245 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 176,231 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 174,160 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 174,160 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 173,697 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 173,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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H262 GLB is a 1991 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 119,870 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 H262 GLB, 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 35 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H262 GLB registered?

H262 GLB is a 1991 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 3 July 1991.

Is H262 GLB safe to buy?

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