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M346 BLD

1994 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

250,540 mi
Last recorded250,540 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Auto209,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM346 BLD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 250,540 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings number 2 3 and 7 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering number 7 (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings number 1 3 and 7 (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 250,050 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

bumper end caps missing o/s

drivers door handle temp fix

Fail 11 Oct 2014 250,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bumper end caps missing o/s

drivers door handle temp fix

Pass 8 Oct 2013 250,050 miles

exhaust corroded

nsr axel seal weeping

osf indicator lens missing

slight phazing on both rear lights

Fail 8 Oct 2013 250,050 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

exhaust corroded

nsr axel seal weeping

osf indicator lens missing

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

slight phazing on both rear lights

Pass 8 Oct 2012 250,050 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 250,050 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 250,050 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 250,050 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 250,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 250,050 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 250,050 miles

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

o/s & n/s/front kingpins slight play

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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M346 BLD is a 1994 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M346 BLD, 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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M346 BLD is a 1994 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 October 1994.

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