Mcw Metrocab (1988)
1988 Mcw Metrocab
CarHunch has 760 1988 Mcw Metrocab vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1988 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.
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.
The 1988 MCW Metrocab does not appear in the standard DVLA light-vehicle MOT database — this is a heavy commercial vehicle (specifically a London black cab chassis) and is tested under separate DVSA commercial vehicle rules, so the pass rates and defect data shown above do not represent real MOT statistics. What you should know is that the Metrocab is a purpose-built taxi chassis from the late 1980s, and any surviving example today will be nearly 40 years old; these vehicles were heavily used commercial assets, so condition and maintenance history vary enormously between examples. If you're considering one, focus on documented service records, the state of the engine and gearbox (both take serious strain in taxi work), and have a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist — age and mileage mean far more than national MOT averages here. Verify its current test status directly with DVSA, as commercial vehicle testing requirements and safety thresholds differ markedly from ordinary cars.
We have 760 1988 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
What tends to go wrong
Across 760 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1988.
Before you buy a 1988 Mcw Metrocab
Based on MOT data from 760 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,155 Mcw Metrocab vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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