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M47 VMK

1995 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,262 mi
Last recorded155,262 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2006
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 VMK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2006 155,262 miles

Runout to both rear service brakes - suspect slight distortion to both rear drums.

Fail 2 Feb 2006 154,686 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

PRIVATE HIRE FAILURE :- OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE. †PRIVATE HIRE ADVISE:- Offside front hub cap 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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M47 VMK is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M47 VMK, 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 M47 VMK registered?

M47 VMK is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M47 VMK safe to buy?

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