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N696 GLE

1995 Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

340,863 mi
Last recorded340,863 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Metrocab Auto225,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 GLE
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 340,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

number plate lights are slightly dim

o/s/r wheel slightly bindes

wipers dont self park

Pass 24 Apr 2012 332,047 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 332,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 329,340 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 329,225 miles

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

Oil leak

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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N696 GLE is a 1995 Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N696 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 N696 GLE registered?

N696 GLE is a 1995 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 8 November 1995.

Is N696 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N696 GLE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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