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N131 CMC

1996 Metrocab Auto

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

279,499 mi
Last recorded279,499 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 CMC
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 279,499 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 279,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 288,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering box damp

slight imbalacement in rear brakes

Fail 21 Jul 2008 278,459 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise n/s/r foot and handbrake slighty low effort advise rear brake pipes corroded advise wiper arm spindles worn advise o/s door mirror worn

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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N131 CMC is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 246,562 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 N131 CMC, 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 30 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N131 CMC is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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