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M490 NOH

1995 Metrocab Manual

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests40 (27 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate67.5%

Mileage

582,328 mi
Last recorded582,328 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 NOH
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

27 pass 13 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 582,328 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 574,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 567,637 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 567,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush as marked (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 560,572 miles

gearbox worn

rear axle worn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 554,301 miles

Bonnet locking mechanism slightly defective

Engine noizey

Gearbox worn

Rear axle badly worn

Steering mechanism worn

Pass 29 Mar 2017 545,619 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 545,619 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 545,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 535,630 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 524,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 514,389 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 502,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 493,295 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 492,919 miles

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 482,513 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 472,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 461,261 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 451,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 442,303 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 442,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

service brake effort 45% and hand brake 11%

Pass 27 Sep 2011 433,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 424,024 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 416,580 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 405,871 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 405,871 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 396,535 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 395,293 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 386,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 386,112 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 374,326 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 374,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 357,962 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 357,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 345,599 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 345,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 332,698 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 332,688 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 318,804 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 133,015 miles

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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M490 NOH is a 1995 Metrocab Manual in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.5%.

Across all 1995 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 265,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M490 NOH, 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 31 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M490 NOH is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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