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N682 GLE

1995 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

346,422 mi
Last recorded346,422 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN682 GLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 346,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 324,895 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 325,155 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 325,115 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 316,239 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 May 2008 315,993 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 312,224 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 306,444 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 306,444 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 299,476 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 299,476 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 294,115 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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N682 GLE is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 225,899 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N682 GLE, 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 31 years old, this Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N682 GLE registered?

N682 GLE is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 December 1995.

Is N682 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N682 GLE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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