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M825 UML

1995 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

280,062 mi
Last recorded280,062 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM825 UML
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 280,062 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 280,044 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Slight movement in O/S front hub

Slight movement in steering box

Pass 4 Sep 2010 279,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 279,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 278,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M825 UML is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M825 UML, 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 M825 UML registered?

M825 UML is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M825 UML safe to buy?

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