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M993 AFL

1994 Metrocab Manual

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,352 mi
Last recorded209,352 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Metrocab Manual211,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM993 AFL
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 209,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 209,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2006 200,000 miles

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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M993 AFL is a 1994 Metrocab Manual in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M993 AFL, 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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M993 AFL is a 1994 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M993 AFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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