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N309 SRG

1996 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

400,007 mi
Last recorded400,007 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 SRG
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 400,007 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 400,006 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 400,006 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 400,004 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 400,004 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2007 400,001 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 400,001 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 400,000 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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N309 SRG is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 238,721 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 N309 SRG, 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 30 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N309 SRG registered?

N309 SRG is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N309 SRG safe to buy?

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