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M59 VMK

1995 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,970 mi
Last recorded191,970 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM59 VMK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 191,970 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 191,069 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 183,506 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 183,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 176,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 167,758 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 166,809 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise brake pedal rubber split replace as soon as possible

advise o/s & n/s front suspension bed rear bolts not split pined

advise slight play at brake pedal pivot

strong advise front pads look to be low

Pass 26 Oct 2007 160,233 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 152,107 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 143,967 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 136,215 miles

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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M59 VMK is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M59 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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M59 VMK is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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