MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
o/s/f track rod end gator perished
rear shock bottom bushes slightly perished
rear spring bushes slightly perished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/f track rod end gator perished
rear shock bottom bushes slightly perished
rear spring bushes slightly perished
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Engine breather disconected.
Damp patch on steering box
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Sight lift n/s/f king pin
Exhaust gas leak from rear pipe
Movement in n/s/f upper and lower king pin bushes
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Outer Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Ehaust gas leak from rear pipe
Movement in n/s/f upper and lower king pin bushes
N/S headlamp pattern poor
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear tyres worn on outer edges
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
N/S headlamp pattern poor
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?
Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J323 NLA is a 1992 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 J323 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 J323 NLA registered?
J323 NLA is a 1992 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 5 June 1992.
Is J323 NLA safe to buy?
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