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N525 CMU

1996 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

299,120 mi
Last recorded299,120 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 CMU
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 299,120 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel injectors damp

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 1 Jul 2011 286,021 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 286,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 10 Jan 2011 274,524 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 274,524 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 260,303 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 260,303 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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N525 CMU is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N525 CMU, 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 N525 CMU registered?

N525 CMU is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N525 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N525 CMU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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