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N530 LYS

1996 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

192,211 mi
Last recorded192,211 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Manual238,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 LYS
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 192,211 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both N/S and O/S outer sills rusty but when tapped with corossion assessment tool did not crumble or go through

Pass 27 Nov 2007 190,027 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 189,733 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 177,256 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 176,943 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 165,144 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 164,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 May 2005 151,041 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 150,871 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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N530 LYS is a 1996 Metrocab Manual 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 Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 238,721 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 Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N530 LYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Metrocab Manual is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N530 LYS registered?

N530 LYS is a 1996 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N530 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N530 LYS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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