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L357 PMT

1994 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

340,466 mi
Last recorded340,466 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Auto209,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 PMT
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 340,466 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 339,797 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 338,911 miles

slight play on both front wheels.

Pass 1 May 2012 338,340 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 338,340 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

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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L357 PMT is a 1994 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L357 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.

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What year was L357 PMT registered?

L357 PMT is a 1994 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L357 PMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L357 PMT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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