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M836 UML

1995 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

295,472 mi
Last recorded295,472 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM836 UML
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 295,472 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 295,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear lamp assembly broken and full of water

rear bumper deformed

Pass 6 Feb 2008 281,709 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 274,176 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 270,688 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 270,688 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 261,343 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 249,430 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 249,246 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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M836 UML is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M836 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 M836 UML registered?

M836 UML is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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