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J345 LLO

1991 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

100,499 mi
Last recorded100,499 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Metrocab Auto119,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ345 LLO
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2008 100,499 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 100,499 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 May 2008 100,499 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2008 100,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 100,399 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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J345 LLO is a 1991 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J345 LLO, 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 J345 LLO registered?

J345 LLO is a 1991 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 21 October 1991.

Is J345 LLO safe to buy?

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