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N376 NUS

1996 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

200,632 mi
Last recorded200,632 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN376 NUS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 200,632 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 200,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 190,912 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 190,815 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 180,694 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 180,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 180,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 168,582 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 155,976 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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N376 NUS is a 1996 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N376 NUS, 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 N376 NUS registered?

N376 NUS is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N376 NUS safe to buy?

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