MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
273,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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steering box oil leak
unable to carry out full under body inspection due to underseal being applied
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
airfilter box insecure
n/s/f seat not fitted at time of test
steering box oil leak
unable to carry out full under body inspection due to underseal being applied
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slight rear brake imbalance
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
brake pipes corroded
front brake discs worn thin
fuel filler neck splitting
fuel pipes corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
middle & rear exhaust sections corroded
slight stiffness in steering system
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
brake and fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?
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M957 MOL is a 1994 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M957 MOL, 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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M957 MOL is a 1994 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 November 1994.
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