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N441 WOE

1996 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

379,373 mi
Last recorded379,373 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN441 WOE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2007 379,373 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 378,208 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 361,799 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 361,772 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 May 2006 360,726 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 May 2006 361,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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N441 WOE is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N441 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 N441 WOE registered?

N441 WOE is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N441 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N441 WOE shows 6 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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