CarVerify

Free Car Check

M862 ALY

1994 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

400,000 mi
Last recorded400,000 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Auto209,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Metrocab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM862 ALY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 400,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 400,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Odometer not working

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 400,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Odometer not working

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 400,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 100,000 miles

Offside wiper drive worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 400,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008

Front Brake imbalance is just on the legal limit

Fail 12 Feb 2008 104,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 100,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 399,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 400,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 400,000 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
Full Metrocab Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M862 ALY is a 1994 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 209,650 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 M862 ALY, 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 32 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M862 ALY?

You can check the full history of M862 ALY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M862 ALY registered?

M862 ALY is a 1994 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 27 September 1994.

Is M862 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M862 ALY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M862 ALY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M862 ALY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.