Optare Metrorider (1995)
1995 Optare Metrorider
CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 1995 Optare Metrorider. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1995 Optare Metrorider
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 141 | 4.4% | 0.04 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Optare Metrorider vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Optare Metrorider vehicles fall between 47,326 and 399,898 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Optare Metrorider
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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21.1%
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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21.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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15.8%
chasis general corrosion
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10.5%
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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10.5%
various parts of body conversion not completed
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10.5%
Offside Rear marker lamp
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10.5%
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box
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10.5%
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.
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