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N244 JSU

1995 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

428,956 mi
Last recorded428,956 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN244 JSU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2010 428,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

all brake pipes have been undercoated with underseal

alternator belts and power steering belt cracked

bottom radiator hose leaking also behind engine

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs lipped/worn

o/s/f wing repeater lens missing

o/s/r reverse light missing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 412,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 400,042 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 383,387 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 355,759 miles

rear wheel cylinder clips fitted wrong way round

slight blow from exhaust downpipe flange

stud loose in exhaust downpipe flange

stud missing from exhaust downpipe flange

Fail 19 Jun 2006 355,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

brake pipe by steering column damaged

brake servo hose damaged

rear fuel & brake 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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N244 JSU is a 1995 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N244 JSU, 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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What year was N244 JSU registered?

N244 JSU is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N244 JSU safe to buy?

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