MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
301,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
bonnett release cable frayed
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L725 VLR is a 1994 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 L725 VLR, 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 L725 VLR registered?
L725 VLR is a 1994 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 January 1994.
Is L725 VLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for L725 VLR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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