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J323 NLA

1992 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

200,000 mi
Last recorded200,000 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Metrocab Auto164,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ323 NLA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 200,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 200,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 200,000 miles

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.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 193,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 147,563 miles

Exhaust gas leak from rear pipe

Movement in n/s/f upper and lower king pin bushes

Fail 24 Aug 2006 174,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 174,478 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 174,324 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2005 149,043 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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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.

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