Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1987 Mcw Metrocab?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1987 Mcw Metrocab?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1987 Mcw Metrocab?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

What are common problems with the 1987 Mcw Metrocab?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1987 Mcw Metrocab are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (32.7% of vehicles), Brakes imbalanced across an axle (25% of vehicles), Fuel pipe/s corroded (15.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1987 Mcw Metrocab?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mcw Metrocab (1987)

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1987 Mcw Metrocab

CarHunch has 247 1987 Mcw Metrocab vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1987 Mcw Metrocab doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Mcw vehicles below.

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Got a specific Mcw Metrocab you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

MOT statistics not available

We have 247 1987 Mcw Metrocab vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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What tends to go wrong

Across 247 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 32.7%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Brakes imbalanced across an axle · Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 15.4%

Fuel pipe/s corroded · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" · Oil leak · …

Tyre wear 13.5%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Wipers & washers 13.5%

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Lighting 11.5%

Offside Rear fog lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 9.6%

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component · Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Exhaust & emissions 7.7%

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1987.

Before you buy a 1987 Mcw Metrocab

Based on MOT data from 247 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch