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N138 CMC

1996 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

297,970 mi
Last recorded297,970 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 CMC
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 297,970 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 297,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 284,593 miles

Slight inbalance on rear brakes

Slight movement on driver's seat

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2009 284,574 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight movement on driver's seat

Pass 9 Jun 2008 283,048 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front pads look low

slight lift in near side and off side king pins

slight play in steering joints

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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N138 CMC is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N138 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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What year was N138 CMC registered?

N138 CMC is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N138 CMC safe to buy?

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