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M199 TMP

1994 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,682 mi
Last recorded183,682 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Auto209,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM199 TMP
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 183,682 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some play steering and suspension

Pass 21 Nov 2013 181,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 181,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 179,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 177,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 174,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both pads low

Pass 19 Sep 2009 170,174 miles

both side front pershed

rear exhaust corroded

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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M199 TMP is a 1994 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M199 TMP, 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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M199 TMP is a 1994 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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