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L427 WLE

1994 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

347,313 mi
Last recorded347,313 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Auto209,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL427 WLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 347,313 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 347,313 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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L427 WLE is a 1994 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L427 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 L427 WLE registered?

L427 WLE is a 1994 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L427 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L427 WLE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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