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N692 GLE

1995 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,753 mi
Last recorded49,753 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN692 GLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 49,753 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 May 2017 48,753 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 49,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,175 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 36,118 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,214 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,626 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,597 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

some corrosion various metal brake pipes

some wear in front lower trunnions

some wear in steering box

Fail 18 Jun 2012 29,597 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight bind offside rear brake

some corrosion various metal brake pipes

some wear in front lower trunnions

some wear in steering box

Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,939 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

some play in steering

Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,697 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some play in both front wheel bearings.

various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 20 Dec 2007 17,653 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some play in both front wheel bearings.

various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,494 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 17,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,407 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 17,405 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight fluctuation front brakes

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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N692 GLE is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 N692 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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N692 GLE is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 14 December 1995.

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