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N382 JLK

1996 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

298,275 mi
Last recorded298,275 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN382 JLK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 298,275 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 296,141 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 287,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 273,192 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 273,192 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N382 JLK is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N382 JLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N382 JLK?

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What year was N382 JLK registered?

N382 JLK is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N382 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N382 JLK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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