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J911 GMF

1991 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

267,230 mi
Last recorded267,230 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Metrocab Auto119,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ911 GMF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 267,230 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight play king pins

Fail 5 Dec 2007 267,206 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight play king pins

Pass 16 Oct 2006 245,465 miles

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

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

O/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 245,439 miles

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

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

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

O/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 243,892 miles

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

MOVEMENT IN N/S AND O/S KINGPINS TOP AND BOTTOM BUSHES

MOVEMENT IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

PARK BRAKE ON 17% EFFORT MINIMUM EFFORT 16%

Pass 22 Sep 2005 229,710 miles

All brake pipes begining to corrode

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Fail 16 Sep 2005 229,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J911 GMF is a 1991 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J911 GMF, 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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J911 GMF is a 1991 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 14 October 1991.

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