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L416 WLE

1994 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,225 mi
Last recorded39,225 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Auto209,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL416 WLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,225 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 34,808 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 34,808 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 30,847 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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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L416 WLE is a 1994 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L416 WLE, 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 L416 WLE registered?

L416 WLE is a 1994 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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