MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
372,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front headlights insecure
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J289 EGG is a 1991 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J289 EGG, 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 J289 EGG registered?
J289 EGG is a 1991 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 5 December 1991.
Is J289 EGG safe to buy?
The MOT history for J289 EGG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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