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H263 GLB

1991 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,592 mi
Last recorded151,592 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Metrocab Auto119,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH263 GLB
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 151,592 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 151,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 146,278 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 146,278 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 145,710 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 145,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 142,407 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 142,407 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 134,278 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 125,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 124,766 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H263 GLB is a 1991 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H263 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 H263 GLB registered?

H263 GLB is a 1991 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 9 July 1991.

Is H263 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H263 GLB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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