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N611 AOM

1996 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

363,826 mi
Last recorded363,826 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Metrocab Auto246,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN611 AOM
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 363,826 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 363,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 348,061 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 348,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 334,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 334,315 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 319,091 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 319,077 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

exhaust corroded

o/s rear brake & fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2006 302,598 miles

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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N611 AOM is a 1996 Metrocab Auto in Red 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 N611 AOM, 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 N611 AOM registered?

N611 AOM is a 1996 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N611 AOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N611 AOM 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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