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N389 HLF

1996 Metrocab Auto

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

370,003 mi
Last recorded370,003 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 HLF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 370,003 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 368,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 368,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,314 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 359,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 349,681 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 340,846 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 331,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 323,010 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 323,007 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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N389 HLF is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N389 HLF, 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.

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What year was N389 HLF registered?

N389 HLF is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N389 HLF safe to buy?

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