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L163 NFL

1993 Metrocab Manual

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,460 mi
Last recorded173,460 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Metrocab Manual186,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 NFL
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 173,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 151,015 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 149,084 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 104,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mountings starting to perish

nearside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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L163 NFL is a 1993 Metrocab Manual in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 186,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L163 NFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L163 NFL is a 1993 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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