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L356 PMT

1994 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,247 mi
Last recorded92,247 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Auto209,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 PMT
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 92,247 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 92,230 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,200 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 86,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L356 PMT is a 1994 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 209,650 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 L356 PMT, 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 32 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L356 PMT registered?

L356 PMT is a 1994 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 7 April 1994.

Is L356 PMT safe to buy?

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