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L284 HOA

1994 Metrocab Manual

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,587 mi
Last recorded236,587 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Manual211,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL284 HOA
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 236,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 214,718 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

gearbox noisy at idle

movement in offside front king pin / trunion.

nearside rear tyre splitting

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2006 214,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Private Hire:- Gearbox noisey internally. † Minor oil leaks.

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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L284 HOA is a 1994 Metrocab Manual in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 211,124 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 L284 HOA, 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 32 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L284 HOA registered?

L284 HOA is a 1994 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L284 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L284 HOA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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