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N391 JLK

1996 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

326,221 mi
Last recorded326,221 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN391 JLK
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 326,221 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 326,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 315,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 315,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 301,484 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 301,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 284,034 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 283,936 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear metal brake pipes are rusty

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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N391 JLK is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 N391 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.

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What year was N391 JLK registered?

N391 JLK is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N391 JLK safe to buy?

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