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L406 XLF

1994 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,200 mi
Last recorded17,200 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Auto209,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL406 XLF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

knocking noise from nearside front when testing brakes unable to locate knock

Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,261 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 3,151 miles

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

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

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

light blue smoke on high revs

Pass 28 Jun 2006 2,293 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 2,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Hand operated control valve excessively corroded (3.2.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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L406 XLF is a 1994 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L406 XLF, 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 L406 XLF registered?

L406 XLF is a 1994 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 13 July 1994.

Is L406 XLF safe to buy?

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