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M878 ALY

1994 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,669 mi
Last recorded13,669 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Auto209,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 ALY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,669 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 13,603 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 11,405 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 11,350 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2006 100,120 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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M878 ALY is a 1994 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M878 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.

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What year was M878 ALY registered?

M878 ALY is a 1994 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M878 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M878 ALY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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