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M361 BLD

1995 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

286,915 mi
Last recorded286,915 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM361 BLD
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 286,915 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 286,914 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 258,888 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 238,142 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 238,142 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 220,752 miles

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

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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M361 BLD is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 225,899 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 M361 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 31 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M361 BLD registered?

M361 BLD is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M361 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M361 BLD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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