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L422 WLE

1994 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

351,130 mi
Last recorded351,130 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Auto209,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL422 WLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2009 351,130 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

signs of oil leaks down rear backplates,possibly from hubs both sides

visual smoke near limits at test

Fail 2 Apr 2009 339,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 339,596 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 333,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 326,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 319,687 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 311,127 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 302,788 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 291,959 miles

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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L422 WLE is a 1994 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L422 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 L422 WLE registered?

L422 WLE is a 1994 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L422 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L422 WLE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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