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N440 WOE

1996 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

332,959 mi
Last recorded332,959 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 WOE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 332,959 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 332,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 330,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

engine not attaing maximum revs. †brake and fuel pipes rusty (rear) †structure corroded.

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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N440 WOE is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N440 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 N440 WOE registered?

N440 WOE is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N440 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N440 WOE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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