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N435 WOE

1996 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

334,053 mi
Last recorded334,053 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 WOE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2010 334,053 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 334,053 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 320,336 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 320,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 303,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 291,889 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 291,238 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2006 276,557 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 276,478 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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N435 WOE is a 1996 Metrocab Auto 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 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 N435 WOE, 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 N435 WOE registered?

N435 WOE is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N435 WOE safe to buy?

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