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J317 NLA

1992 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,294 mi
Last recorded139,294 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Auto164,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ317 NLA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 139,294 miles

2x rear seats not fitted at time of test

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2009 139,261 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

2x rear seats not fitted at time of test

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 135,989 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front wipers over ride and touch bonnet

Fail 12 Jun 2008 135,956 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front wipers over ride and touch bonnet

Pass 12 Jun 2007 132,938 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 132,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 130,735 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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J317 NLA is a 1992 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 164,530 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J317 NLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J317 NLA registered?

J317 NLA is a 1992 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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