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M957 RNC

1995 Metrocab Manual

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

620,779 mi
Last recorded620,779 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM957 RNC
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 620,779 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 620,776 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 598,150 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 598,135 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill body frame by body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill body frame by body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under body undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2017 575,611 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 550,994 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 550,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 528,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 502,890 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 480,856 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 480,852 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 454,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,110 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,954 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 299,999 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 299,999 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 270,230 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 270,230 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 247,567 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 247,491 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel pipes corroded

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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M957 RNC is a 1995 Metrocab Manual in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M957 RNC, 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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M957 RNC is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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