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M868 ALY

1994 Metrocab Manual

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

518,253 mi
Last recorded518,253 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Manual211,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM868 ALY
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 518,253 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 510,097 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 510,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 499,030 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 482,890 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 482,890 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 469,996 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 454,260 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 454,241 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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M868 ALY is a 1994 Metrocab Manual in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 211,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M868 ALY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M868 ALY is a 1994 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 2 September 1994.

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