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J525 PNB

1991 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,719 mi
Last recorded124,719 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ525 PNB
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2005 124,719 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 124,578 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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J525 PNB is a 1991 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Metrocab Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J525 PNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J525 PNB registered?

J525 PNB is a 1991 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 26 November 1991.

Is J525 PNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J525 PNB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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