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J792 HMC

1991 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

155 mi
Last recorded155 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Metrocab Auto119,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ792 HMC
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2008 155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

radiator lower hose perished

Pass 25 May 2007 152 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

radiator bottom hose perished.

Fail 10 May 2007 150 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Bottom hose to radiator perished.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2006 148 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 144 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 4 May 2006 135 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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J792 HMC 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 33.3%.

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 J792 HMC, 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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J792 HMC is a 1991 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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