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J148 LRK

1991 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,468 mi
Last recorded25,468 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Metrocab Auto119,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 LRK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,468 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,365 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 24,800 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 24,491 miles

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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J148 LRK is a 1991 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J148 LRK, 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 J148 LRK registered?

J148 LRK is a 1991 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 November 1991.

Is J148 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J148 LRK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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