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N253 JSU

1995 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

246,196 mi
Last recorded246,196 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Manual265,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 JSU
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 246,196 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 245,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 237,093 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 236,851 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 233,949 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 233,833 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 223,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 216,454 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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N253 JSU is a 1995 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N253 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 N253 JSU registered?

N253 JSU is a 1995 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 14 September 1995.

Is N253 JSU safe to buy?

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